Elmstead is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of Tendring in Essex, England, a few miles north‑east of the larger town of Colchester. The area is marked by rolling farmland, hedgerow‑lined lanes and a compact village centre, making it popular with walkers and those wanting quick access to the Essex countryside while still within commuting distance of bigger towns.
Locally the community balances agricultural roots with a modest commuter population; small businesses, a village hall and a traditional pub help keep social life active. Historic touches such as the parish church and older cottages give the place a sense of continuity, and occasional village events and markets reflect a strong local identity rather than a tourist economy.
Postcode districts covering Elmstead
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 14.5 miles
- Colchester 4.4 miles
- Chelmsford 23.7 miles
- Braintree 18.5 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 8.7 miles
- Felixstowe 16.1 miles
- Witham 15.8 miles
- Sudbury 15.3 miles
- Maldon 15.9 miles
- Stowmarket 21.5 miles
- Harwich 12.1 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 1 mile
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Alresford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Frating Parish 2 miles
- Great Bromley Parish 2.1 miles
- Rowhedge Built-up area 2.2 miles
- High Park Corner Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Frating Green Built-up area 2.3 miles
- East Donyland Parish 2.4 miles
- Greenstead Ward 2.4 miles
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Elmstead
CO7 7BT, CO7 7AH, CO7 7BD, CO7 7YQ, CO7 7GR, CO7 7BE, CO7 9JZ, CO7 7AF, CO7 7AL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 24.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 32.1 miles
- Alresford 1.5 miles
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Elmstead Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 2 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Greyfriars 4 3.7 miles
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 5.7 miles
- The Lion 5 6.7 miles
- The George Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 4 miles
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Milsoms 4 5.9 miles
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8.7 miles
Schools in Elmstead
- Elmstead Primary School Primary
- Market Field School Special
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 1.6 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.9 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 4.1 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 7.4 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 11.2 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 11.7 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.4 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 13.1 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 14.1 miles