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 miles
- Colchester 9.7 miles
- Braintree 23.8 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 4.9 miles
- Felixstowe 11.7 miles
- Witham 20.7 miles
- Sudbury 19.7 miles
- Maldon 20 miles
- Stowmarket 22.6 miles
- Harwich 7.7 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 6.7 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 6.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tendring Parish 0.8 miles
- Weeley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Little Bentley Parish 2 miles
- Great Bentley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Beaumont Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Thorpe-le-Soken Built-up area 2.4 miles
- The Bentleys & Frating Ward 2.4 miles
- Little Clacton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Frating Green Built-up area 3 miles
- Beaumont-cum-Moze Parish 3.2 miles
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland Ward 3.2 miles
- Wix Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Weeley & Tendring
CO16 0DE, CO16 9JR, CO16 9BD, CO16 9AE, CO16 9JN, CO16 9AZ, CO16 9HX, CO16 0FD, CO16 9JT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 27.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 37.4 miles
- Weeley Railway Station 1 mile
- Great Bentley Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 9 miles
Hotels near Weeley & Tendring Ad
- The Bell Inn 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea 3 0.8 miles
- The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns 4.1 miles
- The Rose and Crown 3 2.2 miles
- Lifehouse Spa And Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Kingscliff Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea 5.8 miles
- Pheasant Suites 5 5.7 miles
- Travelodge Clacton on Sea Central 3 5.6 miles
Schools in Weeley & Tendring
- Tendring Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 6.5 miles
- University of Essex University 6.9 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.3 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 9.2 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 10.3 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.4 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.8 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 13.1 miles
- Suffolk College University 13.1 miles