Stapleford Tawney

Stapleford Tawney is a very small, rural parish in the district of Epping Forest, Essex, England, set among rolling arable fields, fragments of woodland and narrow country lanes. Its low population and location within the surrounding Green Belt give it a secluded, agricultural feel despite being within reach of larger towns.

Historically formed of scattered farmsteads and country houses, the local economy remains largely tied to farming and equestrian activity, while residents often commute to nearby towns or London. With few local services the community is close‑knit and the landscape, lanes and older buildings quietly reflect the parish’s rural past.