Debden & Wimbish
Ward in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.98, 0.292 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 57 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Debden and Wimbish form a predominantly rural ward in Uttlesford, Essex, England, characterised by rolling farmland, village greens and a network of public footpaths and bridleways. The landscape is typical of north‑west Essex, with timber‑framed cottages and historic farmsteads punctuating lanes and small hamlets, and a peaceful, low‑density settlement pattern that contrasts with busier towns nearby.
Locally the area has a strong village‑community feel, centred on parish churches, village halls and seasonal fetes, while agriculture and small local businesses remain important to the economy. At the same time its position within commuting distance of Saffron Walden, Stansted Airport and rail links towards Cambridge and London means many residents combine rural living with work beyond the ward, giving a mix of long‑standing local traditions and newer commuter influences.
Postcode districts covering Debden & Wimbish
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Chelmsford 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Harlow 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Stevenage 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Cheshunt 24 miles38.6 km
- Braintree 13 miles20.8 km
- Brentwood 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Bishop's Stortford 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Hitchin 24 miles38.7 km
- Hoddesdon 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Haverhill 9.3 miles15 km
Neighbouring places
- Elder Street Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Wimbish Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Debden Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Widdington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sewards End Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Saffron Walden Shire Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Thaxted Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chickney Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Radwinter Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Saffron Walden Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Sampfords Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newport Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Debden & Wimbish
CB10 2XP, CB10 2UG, CB11 3LW, CB10 2XU, CB11 3LQ, CB10 2YD, CB11 3LJ, CB11 3JT, CB11 3LZ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 7 miles11.3 km
- Luton Airport 29.1 miles46.8 km
- Newport Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Audley End Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Debden & Wimbish Ad
- The Three Hills 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Farmhouse Inn 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport 3 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Novotel London Stansted Airport 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Desalis Hotel London Stansted 5.4 miles8.6 km
Schools in Debden & Wimbish
- Debden C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy Primary
- Wimbish Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Dines Hall Country house 15 miles24.1 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 16.2 miles26.1 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 17 miles27.4 km
- University of Cambridge University 17 miles27.4 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 17.1 miles27.5 km