Elmdon
Built-up area in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 52.036, 0.133 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 46 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Elmdon is a small, quiet village in the district of Uttlesford, Essex, England, set among the rolling arable countryside of north‑west Essex. It lies within easy reach of market towns such as Saffron Walden and is within commuting distance of Cambridge and London, giving it a mix of rural character and easy access to larger centres.
The village has a traditionally agricultural feel with period cottages, lanes and a modest parish community; local life is shaped by farming, country pursuits and a handful of listed buildings and historic features typical of the region. It’s popular with people seeking a peaceful village lifestyle while retaining good transport links and nearby amenities in the surrounding towns.
Postcode districts covering Elmdon
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Harlow 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Stevenage 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Cheshunt 24 miles38.7 km
- Braintree 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Hatfield 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bishop's Stortford 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Hitchin 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Hoddesdon 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Haverhill 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Hertford 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Wenden Lofts Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Chrishall Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Strethall Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Heydon Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Great Chishill Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Great and Little Chishill Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Langley Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ickleton Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Littlebury Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Arkesden Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Great Chesterford Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Elmdon
CB11 4NL, CB11 4NF, CB11 4LT, CB11 4ND, CB11 4LY, CB11 4NN, CB11 4LX, CB11 4NP, CB11 4NQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Luton Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Audley End Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Elmdon Ad
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Three Hills 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Sheene Mill 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Old Bull Inn 6.6 miles10.7 km
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 10.8 miles17.4 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Trinity College College 11.8 miles19 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km