South Hanningfield
Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.639, 0.488 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 72 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01268 (Basildon) |
The village and surrounding parish of South Hanningfield lies in rural Essex, a few miles south of Chelmsford, and is dominated geographically by the nearby Hanningfield Reservoir, whose reedbeds and waterside paths are important for birdwatching and informal recreation. The landscape is a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and quiet lanes, giving the area a distinctly pastoral feel despite its relative closeness to larger towns.
Historically agricultural, the community now combines long‑standing farm families with commuters who travel to Chelmsford and London, and local life centres on village events, the parish church and the small number of community facilities. Conservation interests around the reservoir and the character of old cottages and farmhouses help to define the parish’s identity as a peaceful, nature‑minded corner of the county.
Postcode districts covering South Hanningfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 11.4 miles
- Bexley 19.2 miles
- Basildon 5.1 miles
- Colchester 24.5 miles
- Chelmsford 6.6 miles
- Gillingham 18.8 miles
- Harlow 18.6 miles
- Grays 12.5 miles
- Chatham 19.2 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 16.7 miles
- Cheshunt 24 miles
- Dartford 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Downham Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Brock Hill Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ramsden Bellhouse Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Runwell Built-up area 2 miles
- Stock Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Coalhill Built-up area 2.2 miles
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2.2 miles
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 2.3 miles
- Castledon & Crouch Ward 2.3 miles
- Wickford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Billericay East Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in South Hanningfield
CM11 1LY, CM3 8HN, CM11 1QN, SS11 7PB, CM11 1HU, CM11 1LZ, CM11 1PU, CM11 1PT, CM11 1JE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 10.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 20.2 miles
- Wickford Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Billericay Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near South Hanningfield Ad
- The Harvard Inn 4 2.6 miles
- The Oakland 2 5.6 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Festival Park 3 3.9 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne 3 4 miles
- Rettendon Lodge 4 miles
- Pontlands Park Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- The County Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Ivy Hill Hotel 3 5 miles
Schools in South Hanningfield
- Downham C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Ramsden Hall Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 4.8 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.8 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 10.5 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 11.1 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 11.2 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11.6 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 12.5 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 13.5 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 14 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.4 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 16.6 miles