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 miles
- Chelmsford 18.8 miles
- Harlow 16.6 miles
- Stevenage 21.2 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 24.1 miles
- Cheshunt 24 miles
- Braintree 13 miles
- Brentwood 24.7 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 9.5 miles
- Hitchin 24 miles
- Hoddesdon 20.6 miles
- Haverhill 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elder Street Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Wimbish Parish 1.1 miles
- Debden Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Widdington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sewards End Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Saffron Walden Shire Ward 2.9 miles
- Thaxted Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Chickney Parish 3.1 miles
- Radwinter Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Saffron Walden Built-up area 3.4 miles
- The Sampfords Ward 3.5 miles
- Newport Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Debden & Wimbish
CB11 3LT, CB10 2XE, CB11 3LF, CB11 3JT, CB11 3LG, CB11 3LY, CB10 2YJ, CB10 2LJ, CB10 2YD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 7 miles
- Luton Airport 29.1 miles
- Newport Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Audley End Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Debden & Wimbish Ad
- The Cross Keys 3.7 miles
- Swan Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport 3 6.6 miles
- Premier Inn Saffron Walden 3 2.6 miles
- Farmhouse Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 6.2 miles
- The Cricketers Arms 4.7 miles
- The Cricketers Clavering 4 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport 3 7.4 miles
- Kings Arms Hotel 6.7 miles
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 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 4.1 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 14 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 15 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 16.2 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 16.8 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 17 miles
- University of Cambridge University 17 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 17.1 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 17.1 miles