Bluehouse is an electoral ward within the district of Tendring in coastal Essex, in the east of England. It sits among suburban and semi-rural neighbourhoods on the approach to the seaside town of Clacton and is within easy driving distance of Colchester, so residents enjoy both quiet streets and ready access to coastal amenities.
The area grew up as agricultural land was developed through the twentieth century, so the built environment mixes older cottages with post‑war and more recent housing. Local life revolves around small shops, schools, community halls and green spaces rather than heavy industry; socially it tends to be a blend of families and older households, with active parish‑level groups and local campaigns shaping services and planning. Proximity to the coast brings leisure and tourism benefits without turning the ward into a major resort in its own right.
Postcode districts covering Bluehouse
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Ipswich 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Colchester 12 miles19.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Felixstowe 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Witham 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Sudbury 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Maldon 19 miles30.6 km
- Harwich 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Rochford 23.4 miles37.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Cann Hall Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Coppins Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. James Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. John's Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pier Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Jaywick Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Paul's Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- St. Osyth Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Burrsville Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Eastcliff Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Bluehouse
CO16 8AT, CO16 7BQ, CO16 7BG, CO16 7LA, CO16 8EF, CO16 8XW, CO16 7EG, CO16 8YU, CO16 8BE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 24.3 miles39 km
- Stansted Airport 38.4 miles61.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thorpe-le-Soken Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Bluehouse Ad
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Pacific Hotel 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Langtry Hotel 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Esplanade Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Bluehouse
- Ravens Academy Primary
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.1 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 8.5 miles13.7 km
- University of Essex University 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10 miles16.1 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Portman Road Stadium 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Suffolk College University 17.6 miles28.4 km