Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Ward in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.842, 0.245 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 54 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01279 (Bishops Stortford) |
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys is a largely rural ward in Uttlesford, Essex, England, centred on small settlements such as Great Hallingbury and Little Hallingbury. It sits in rolling arable countryside of north‑west Essex and lies not far from Stansted Airport and the M11, so the area combines a quiet village character with easy road and rail access for commuters to London and the wider region.
The ward is notable for its historic village feel - parish churches, timber‑framed cottages and hedged lanes - alongside active community life in village halls, local pubs and seasonal fêtes. Agriculture, equestrian activity and small local businesses remain important, while proximity to the airport and transport links brings both economic opportunity and local debate about development and conservation of the surrounding landscape.
Postcode districts covering Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Most populated places nearby
- Basildon 21.1 miles
- Chelmsford 12.5 miles
- Harlow 7.8 miles
- Stevenage 19.1 miles
- Grays 24.9 miles
- St. Albans 24.9 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 20.6 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 19 miles
- Cheshunt 15.9 miles
- Braintree 13.5 miles
- Brentwood 15.4 miles
- Hatfield 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hatfield Broad Oak Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Takeley Street Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Great Hallingbury Parish 2.2 miles
- Takeley and Little Canfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Great Canfield Parish 2.4 miles
- Start Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hatfield Heath Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Little Hallingbury Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Takeley Parish 2.9 miles
- Little Canfield Parish 2.9 miles
- Burton End Built-up area 3 miles
- White Roothing Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
CM22 7PT, CM22 7BT, CM22 7PQ, CM22 7RF, CM22 7UQ, CM22 7HH, CM22 7TH, CM22 7FH, CM6 1JR … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 3 miles
- London City Airport 24.6 miles
- Stansted Airport Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Bishop's Stortford Railway Station 3.8 miles
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Schools in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
- Howe Green House School Independent - primary
- Little Hallingbury C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Primary
Local points of interest
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.6 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 9.4 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 12.4 miles
- Hylands Estate 12.7 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 12.7 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 12.9 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 14.2 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 15.4 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 15.7 miles