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 miles12.2 km
- Basildon 16 miles25.8 km
- Colchester 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Chelmsford 15.5 miles25 km
- Gillingham 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Grays 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Chatham 23 miles37 km
- Gravesend 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Braintree 20 miles32.1 km
- Brentwood 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Sittingbourne 20.5 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Burnham-on-Crouch Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Burnham-on-Crouch South Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Southminster Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Burnham-on-Crouch North Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Creeksea Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Althorne Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Asheldham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Steeple Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Paglesham Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Mayland Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Roche North and Rural Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Dengie Parish 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Stoneyhills
CM0 8QE, CM0 8UD, CM0 8PD, CM0 8QA, CM0 8GU, CM0 8QR, CM0 8RT, CM0 8RZ, CM0 8PZ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Stansted Airport 29.8 miles47.9 km
- Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Southminster Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Stoneyhills Ad
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Oyster Smack Inn 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Creeksea Place Barns 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.1 miles14.6 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 13.7 miles22 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Hylands Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 17 miles27.3 km
- Dines Hall Country house 17.2 miles27.7 km