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 miles23.4 km
- Colchester 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Chelmsford 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Braintree 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 8.7 miles14 km
- Felixstowe 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Witham 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Sudbury 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Maldon 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Stowmarket 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Harwich 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Alresford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Frating Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Bromley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Rowhedge Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Frating Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- East Donyland Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Greenstead Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Elmstead
CO7 7DE, CO7 7EN, CO7 7AG, CO7 7AJ, CO7 7BY, CO7 7YQ, CO7 7XN, CO7 7YZ, CO7 7EU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Stansted Airport 32.1 miles51.7 km
- Alresford 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Colchester Bus Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Elmstead Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Greyfriars 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Lion 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The George Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
Schools in Elmstead
- Elmstead Primary School Primary
- Market Field School Special
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 7.4 miles12 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 11.2 miles18 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Marks Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Portman Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km