Arkesden
Parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.995, 0.155 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 35 |
| Population: | 366 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Arkesden is a small, rural village and civil parish in the district of Uttlesford, tucked into the rolling countryside of northwest Essex. It feels like a classic English village of lanes, hedgerows and farmland, and its location makes it part-convenient for commuters to Saffron Walden, Cambridge or even London, while retaining a largely agricultural character and quiet, close-knit community life.
Historically the settlement is centred on an old church, St Mary the Virgin, and several listed buildings that hint at medieval and later rural prosperity; the village atmosphere is marked by local events, village green culture and conservation-minded residents. Economically and socially it’s typical of small Uttlesford parishes - limited local services but strong community networks and a landscape valued for walking and country pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Arkesden
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 14.3 miles23 km
- Chelmsford 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Harlow 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Stevenage 16 miles25.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 19.9 miles32 km
- Cheshunt 21.8 miles35 km
- Braintree 18.6 miles30 km
- Hatfield 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bishop's Stortford 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Hitchin 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Hoddesdon 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Haverhill 13.3 miles21.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Arkesden Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Wicken Bonhunt Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clavering Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Wenden Lofts Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Langley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wendens Ambo Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Newport Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Strethall Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Elmdon Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Chrishall Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Quendon and Rickling Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Meesden Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Arkesden
CB11 4HD, CB11 4EX, CB11 4UL, CB11 4HH, CB11 4HA, CB11 4HE, CB11 4HF, CB11 4HG, CB11 4HB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Luton Airport 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Audley End Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Newport Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Arkesden Ad
- The Three Hills 9 miles14.5 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Novotel London Stansted Airport 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 13.7 miles22.1 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 14.4 miles23.3 km
- University of Cambridge University 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Trinity College College 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 15 miles24.2 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 16.1 miles25.9 km