Hempstead
Built-up area in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 52.016, 0.379 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 63 37 |
| Population: | 451 |
Hempstead is a small rural village in the district of Uttlesford, in Essex, England, set among the arable fields and hedgerowed lanes typical of north‑west Essex. It sits within easy reach of market towns such as Saffron Walden and of major transport links, notably Stansted Airport, which makes commuting into London and the wider region straightforward.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and the village character is marked by traditional flint, brick and timber buildings and a parish church, with several listed structures reflecting that past. The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by commuters and small local enterprises, and community life tends to be quiet and close‑knit, centred on village events and local groups rather than big commercial amenities.
Postcode districts covering Hempstead
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Colchester 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Chelmsford 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Harlow 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Braintree 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Bishop's Stortford 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Hoddesdon 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Haverhill 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Hertford 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Witham 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Sudbury 15.2 miles24.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Radwinter Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Great Sampford Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Little Sampford Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The Sampfords Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Helions Bumpstead Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Castle Camps Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Steeple Bumpstead Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wimbish Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bumpstead Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ashdon Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sewards End Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Shudy Camps Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Hempstead
CB10 2PE, CB10 2PD, CB10 2PF, CB10 2PQ, CB10 2PU, CB10 2PH, CB10 2PA, CB10 2PB, CB10 2PL
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 11 miles17.6 km
- Luton Airport 33.3 miles53.6 km
- Audley End Railway Station 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Newport Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Hempstead Ad
- The Three Hills 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Suffolk Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Farmhouse Inn 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Desalis Hotel London Stansted 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Rose & Crown Hotel 5 5.3 miles8.5 km
Local points of interest
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Dines Hall Country house 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 16.8 miles27 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 16.9 miles27.1 km