The ward centred on Weeley sits in the eastern side of Tendring in north‑east Essex, a short drive from the coast and larger towns such as Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester. It’s a largely rural mix of arable farmland, village housing and small commercial estates, with many residents commuting to nearby towns while local shops, pubs and light industry serve the community.
Historically the area grew from agricultural roots and still retains a strong village identity around parish amenities and green spaces; community life features local clubs, occasional fetes and outdoor pastimes linked to the nearby coastline. That blend of quiet countryside, seaside access and easy links to larger service centres gives the ward a balance of rural character and commuter convenience.
Postcode districts covering Weeley & Tendring
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Colchester 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Braintree 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Felixstowe 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Witham 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Sudbury 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Maldon 20 miles32.3 km
- Stowmarket 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Harwich 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 6.2 miles10.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Tendring Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Weeley Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Little Bentley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Bentley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Beaumont Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thorpe-le-Soken Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Bentleys & Frating Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Little Clacton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Frating Green Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Beaumont-cum-Moze Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Wix Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Weeley & Tendring
CO16 0FJ, CO16 9FR, CO16 0DA, CO16 9HX, CO16 9AS, CO16 9DS, CO16 9JX, CO16 9DP, CO16 9HN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 27.1 miles43.6 km
- Stansted Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Weeley Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Great Bentley Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Colchester Bus Station 9 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Weeley & Tendring Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Lion 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.8 miles11 km
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Greyfriars 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Pier Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Weeley & Tendring
- Tendring Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.4 km
- University of Essex University 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10 miles16.1 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Portman Road Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Suffolk College University 13.1 miles21.2 km