The ward centred on St. Osyth is a small coastal and rural part of the Tendring district in Essex, England. It sits beside tidal creeks, sea walls and salt marshes by the Colne Estuary, combining arable farmland with a low-lying beach and pockets of important bird and wetland habitat that attract day visitors and nature enthusiasts.
There’s a strong sense of history here - the medieval complex and later manor at St Osyth Priory and several listed buildings give the area a distinctive character - while the local economy mixes farming, small-scale tourism and commuting to larger towns. Community life feels village-centred, with local events, holiday facilities nearby and ongoing local interest in coastal protection and conservation.
Postcode districts covering St. Osyth
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Ipswich 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Colchester 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Braintree 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rayleigh 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Felixstowe 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Witham 18.6 miles30 km
- Sudbury 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Maldon 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Harwich 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 8.9 miles14.4 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Osyth Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Point Clear Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Brightlingsea Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Seawick Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bluehouse Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Jaywick Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cann Hall Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Coppins Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Thorrington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- St. James Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Great Bentley Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in St. Osyth
CO16 8AF, CO16 8NN, CO16 8QZ, CO16 8NX, CO16 8RJ, CO16 8QR, CO16 8EP, CO16 8LG, CO16 9BX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Stansted Airport 36.1 miles58.1 km
- Great Bentley Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Colchester Bus Station 9.2 miles14.8 km
Hotels near St. Osyth Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 3.7 miles6 km
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Greyfriars 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Pacific Hotel 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Langtry Hotel 3.8 miles6.1 km
Schools in St. Osyth
- St Osyth C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.4 miles10.4 km
- University of Essex University 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 14.4 miles23.2 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km