North Weald Bassett
Parish in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.738, 0.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
The village and civil parish of North Weald Bassett lies in the district of Epping Forest in Essex, roughly between Epping and Harlow and within easy commuting distance of London. It occupies a patchwork of farmland, pockets of ancient woodland and small lakes, so it feels distinctly rural despite good road and rail links.
Its best-known landmark is RAF North Weald, a former Second World War fighter station that today hosts aviation heritage events, markets and light industrial uses, showing how history continues to shape local life. The area sustains a lively village community with pubs, clubs and annual events, while agriculture, small businesses and tourism connected to the airfield and countryside walks all contribute to the local economy and culture.
Postcode districts covering North Weald Bassett
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.1 miles
- Islington 17.1 miles
- City of Westminster 20.5 miles
- Bexley 19 miles
- Harrow 22.9 miles
- Basildon 17.9 miles
- Watford 24.3 miles
- Chelmsford 14.3 miles
- Harlow 2.7 miles
- Stevenage 18.3 miles
- Grays 19.2 miles
- St. Albans 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thornwood Common Built-up area 1.5 miles
- North Weald Bassett Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Church Langley South & Potter Street Ward 1.6 miles
- Latton Bush & Stewards Ward 1.8 miles
- Magdalen Laver Parish 1.9 miles
- Bush Fair Ward 2.1 miles
- Church Langley North & Newhall Ward 2.3 miles
- Coopersale Built-up area 2.3 miles
- High Laver Parish 2.6 miles
- Harlow Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sumners & Kingsmoor Ward 2.8 miles
- Bobbingworth Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in North Weald Bassett
CM16 6BD, CM16 6ND, CM16 6FQ, CM17 9JG, CM17 9LD, CM16 6TH, CM16 6BP, CM16 6AB, CM16 6BJ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 10.9 miles
- London City Airport 16.5 miles
- North Weald Railway Station 2 miles
- Harlow Mill Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near North Weald Bassett Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 3 miles
- The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels 3 1.5 miles
- The Green Man Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- Premier Inn Harlow East 3 2.1 miles
- Harlow International Hostel 3 3.4 miles
- Funky Monk Hotel 5 2.9 miles
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, Harlow Campus 4 3.2 miles
- Roydon Marina Village Hotel 3 4 miles
- Premier Inn Harlow 3 4 miles
- Premier Inn Harlow North 3 4 miles
Schools in North Weald Bassett
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ongar Castle Historic site 4.9 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 5.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 5.9 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 7.3 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 8.4 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 9 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 9.9 miles
- Hylands Estate 12.6 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 13 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 13.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.1 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 14 miles