Stoneyhills is a small, semi‑rural hamlet on the outskirts of Maldon in Essex, England. Tucked among farmland and the salt marshes of the Dengie peninsula close to the River Blackwater, it comprises a quiet cluster of houses and narrow lanes rather than a commercial centre, giving a strong village feel while remaining a short drive from Maldon town.
Its character is shaped by agriculture, estuarine wildlife and Maldon’s maritime history - traditional salt production, sailing and birdwatching are all nearby - so walking and small‑scale farming are common. Many residents commute to Chelmsford or London, and social life usually revolves around neighbouring villages and the amenities of Maldon, making Stoneyhills notable for its peaceful rural setting and easy access to coast and countryside.
Postcode districts covering Stoneyhills
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 7.6 miles
- Basildon 16 miles
- Colchester 17.5 miles
- Chelmsford 15.5 miles
- Gillingham 21.3 miles
- Grays 23.3 miles
- Chatham 23 miles
- Gravesend 23.8 miles
- Braintree 20 miles
- Brentwood 21.5 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.2 miles
- Sittingbourne 20.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burnham-on-Crouch Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch South Ward 1.2 miles
- Southminster Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch North Ward 1.4 miles
- Creeksea Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Althorne Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Asheldham Parish 2.7 miles
- Steeple Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Paglesham Parish 3.3 miles
- Mayland Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Roche North and Rural Ward 3.7 miles
- Dengie Parish 4 miles
Example postcodes in Stoneyhills
CM0 8JP, CM0 8QF, CM0 8QG, CM0 8GU, CM0 8TW, CM0 8UD, CM0 8QR, CM0 8SQ, CM0 8QL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 7.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 29.8 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Southminster Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Stoneyhills Ad
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 1.4 miles
- The Oyster Smack Inn 4 1.1 miles
- Creeksea Place Barns 1.2 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 5.6 miles
- Camelia Hotel 4 8.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 7.2 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.7 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.4 miles
- The Rochford Hotel 3 6.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 7.2 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 8.1 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.1 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10.3 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 13.3 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 13.7 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 14.7 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles
- Hylands Estate 16.7 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 17 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 17.2 miles