Area Info for Abberton (Essex)

Abberton, Essex, UK

Abberton is a small village and civil parish located in Essex, England. It is situated near the town of Colchester and is known for its rural character and natural beauty. The village is part of the Tendring district and lies within the East of England region.

Historical Significance

Abberton has a history that dates back several centuries, with its origins linked to agricultural communities. The village is historically associated with farming and rural life. It is also known for the nearby Abberton Reservoir, which has played a role in local water management and conservation efforts.

Geography and Landscape

The village is characterised by flat, low-lying land typical of the Essex countryside. The area surrounding Abberton includes farmland, wetlands, and the Abberton Reservoir, which is a significant site for birdwatching and wildlife habitat. The reservoir attracts numerous bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.

Local Amenities and Community

Abberton is a small community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns such as Colchester for shopping, education, and other services. The village maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere with a close-knit community.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to Colchester and other nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Colchester, providing links to London, Ipswich, and other major cities. Bus services also connect Abberton to surrounding areas.

Notable Features

The Abberton Reservoir is the most notable feature of the area, serving as a vital water resource and a habitat for diverse bird species. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural environment. The village's rural charm and proximity to natural reserves make it a peaceful place to visit or reside.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Langenhoe Community Primary School and Pre-School0.06 miles
Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PG
Cherry Tree Primary School and Speech and Language Unit1.67 miles
Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.86 miles
Church Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BN
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge2.26 miles
Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HR
The Thomas Lord Audley School2.38 miles
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.41 miles
High Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0DS
Monkwick Junior School2.49 miles
School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School2.49 miles
School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester2.59 miles
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester2.59 miles
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester2.62 miles
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA
Old Heath Community Primary School2.74 miles
Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery3.10 miles
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Iceni Academy3.10 miles
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Millfields Primary School3.22 miles
Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
St George's Infant School and Nursery3.22 miles
Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Health
Clinic
Malting Green Surgery2.16 miles
64 Malting Green Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JJ
Heath House2.92 miles
Grange Way,, CO2 8GU
AHP Suffolk (Colchester)3.12 miles
Foxburrow Grange, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7NL
Portland Medical Practice3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Fields Medical Centre3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Field Medical Centre3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Abbey Field Medical Centre - Colchester3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Portland Medical Practice - Colchester3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Wimpole Road Surgery - Colchester3.42 miles
52 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL
Shrub End Road Surgery3.44 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Shrub End Surgery3.44 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Scrivens Hearing Care At Shrub End Surgery - Essex3.44 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Creffield Medical Centre)3.53 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Creffield Medical Centre3.53 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Chiro Health - Creffield Medical Centre3.53 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Creffield Medical Practice3.53 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
GP
Winstree Medical Practice2.16 miles
64 Malting Green Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JJ
Rowhedge Medical Practice : Dr Wall & Partners 2.35 miles
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HP
Layer Road Surgery2.76 miles
Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9LA
Abbey Field Medical Centre3.15 miles
Abbey Field Medical Centre, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, Essex, CO2 7UW
Portland Medical Practice3.15 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Wivenhoe Surgery3.18 miles
71 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PP
Wimpole Road Surgery3.42 miles
52 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL
University of Essex Medical Centre : Dr Wall and Partners 3.44 miles
University Health Centre, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Shrub End Road Surgery3.44 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Creffield Medical Centre3.53 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
The Mersea Island Practice3.75 miles
32 Kingsland Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RA
Birch Surgery3.78 miles
Mill Road, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NL
Dr J P Huber & Partners3.87 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Castle Gardens Medical Centre3.99 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
The East Hill Surgery3.99 miles
The East Hill Surgery, 78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RW
North Hill Medical Group - North Hill Surgery4.09 miles
18 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
Hospital
Essex County Hospital3.87 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Oaks Hospital5.15 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Colchester General Hospital5.41 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Clacton Hospital10.73 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
St Peter's Hospital12.31 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Halstead Hospital14.05 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Michael's Hospital16.01 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Braintree Community Hospital16.04 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Leonards Hospital16.06 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital16.33 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich16.57 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Bluebird Lodge18.28 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Springfield Hospital18.90 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Priory Hospital Chelmsford19.00 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Broomfield Hospital19.29 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Rochford Hospital19.31 miles
Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.08 miles
358 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RB
Hutt Pharmacy3.10 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EB
Hutt Pharmacy3.10 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9EB
Boots3.41 miles
118 Military Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2AR
The Hythe Pharmacy3.48 miles
2 Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JB
Boots3.49 miles
11 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9HA
Boots3.51 miles
2-4 West Parade, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG
Cavalry Road Pharmacy3.53 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Island Pharmacy3.74 miles
4 & 5 Kingsway, Barfield Rd,West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QT
Boots3.76 miles
2 Creffield Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3JB
Boots3.76 miles
37 Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX
Lloydspharmacy3.82 miles
102 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4NW
Ambrose Pharmacy3.87 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Fittleworth Medical Limited3.87 miles
D41-D42 Moorside Business, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ZF
Boots3.88 miles
5 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX
Care Pharmacy3.90 miles
6 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HT
Leisure
Park
COLNE2.94 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)3.65 miles
SALARY BROOK4.13 miles
BLACKWATER ESTUARY4.15 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)4.21 miles
LEXDEN PARK4.24 miles
HILLY FIELDS4.33 miles
BULL MEADOWS4.40 miles
SPRING LANE MEADOWS4.51 miles
CUDMORE GROVE4.61 miles
LAYER MARNEY TOWER (Grade II Listed)4.80 miles
COLNE ESTUARY4.81 miles
WELSH WOOD4.85 miles
HIGH WOODS5.28 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)5.96 miles
TIPTREE PARISH FIELD5.97 miles
Shop
Groceries
Layer Village Store2.33 miles
16 Maltings Green Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester Essex CO2 0JH
Co-op Colchester2.39 miles
Rowhedge, CO5 7EA
Rowhedge Convenience Store2.43 miles
4 High Street, Rowhedge, Essex CO5 7HG
Londis, Fingringhoe Road2.57 miles
43 Fingringhoe Road, Essex, CO2 8EB
Londis, Homefield Road2.58 miles
Homefield Road, Colchester, CO2 9ND
Costcutter Colchester2.62 miles
Homefield Road Store, Colchester, CO2 9PF
Co-op Colchester2.77 miles
Abbots Road, CO2 8BG
Co-op Colchester2.91 miles
Wivenhoe, CO7 9AH
Co-op Colchester2.96 miles
Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8FU
Co-op Colchester2.96 miles
Old Heath Road, CO2 8AT
Old Heath Convenience Store2.99 miles
218a Old Heath Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8AU
Lidl 3.08 miles
Gosbecks Road, Colchester, CO2 9JT
Co-op Colchester3.12 miles
Shrub End, CO2 9EB
Costcutter Colchester3.20 miles
154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RA
Co-op Colchester3.29 miles
Mersea Road, CO2 7QS
Sainsbury's Clcstr Layer Road Lo3.43 miles
1 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7HN
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport20.34 miles
London Stansted Airport27.94 miles
Kent International Airport38.73 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport60.79 miles
Bus Stop
The Langenhoe Lion (S)0.16 miles
Layer Road (SW)0.18 miles
Layer Road (NE)0.18 miles
Edward Marke Drive (W)0.22 miles
Edward Marke Drive (E)0.23 miles
Butterfly Lodge (S)0.23 miles
Butterfly Lodge (N)0.24 miles
Hams Farm (S)0.54 miles
Hams Farm (N)0.54 miles
Rectory (S)0.64 miles
Rectory (N)0.66 miles
Langenhoe Hall (S)0.84 miles
Langenhoe Hall (N)0.84 miles
Haye Lane (N)1.00 miles
Haye Lane (S)1.00 miles
Roman Hill House (N)1.45 miles
Ferry Port
Point Clear Ferry Landing5.24 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing5.27 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing14.87 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing15.25 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal16.76 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing17.92 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing17.92 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing17.99 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing19.05 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.26 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.43 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal35.15 miles
Gravesend Pier35.35 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal51.62 miles
Railway Station
Wivenhoe Rail Station2.64 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station3.75 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station3.78 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station4.09 miles
Colchester Rail Station4.78 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station6.31 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station6.83 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station8.81 miles
Weeley Rail Station8.96 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station9.10 miles
Manningtree Rail Station9.96 miles
Mistley Rail Station10.66 miles
Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station10.82 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station10.85 miles
Bures Rail Station11.28 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station11.64 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO5 7P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment312
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
9, MEADOW WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PH		£270,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
11, MEADOW WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PH		£295,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
31, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£280,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
14, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£300,000
2025-02-17
detached
freehold
4, THE PADDOCKS
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PA		£552,500
2024-12-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-08   £545,000
ABBERTON HALL, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£1,050,000
2024-06-19
detached
freehold
WALLRAVEN HOUSE, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£685,000
2024-05-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-12-21   £600,000
CHURCH FARM, RECTORY LANE
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NJ		£840,000
2023-10-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, BROOM WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PQ		£355,000
2023-09-28
semidetached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (23), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£165,000
2023-09-05
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (15), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£209,000
2023-09-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, BROOM WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PQ		£285,000
2023-02-28
semidetached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (30), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£140,000
2023-01-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ABBERTON LODGE COTTAGE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£900,000
2022-12-01
detached
freehold
CAPTAINS FIELD, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£1,250,000
2022-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-10-17   £665,000
ABBERTON GRANGE (10), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£130,000
2022-11-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, THE RETREAT
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NW		£780,000
2022-10-21
detached
freehold
FUCHSIA COTTAGE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£485,000
2022-08-26
detached
freehold
6, BROOM WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PQ		£325,000
2022-08-19
semidetached
freehold
27, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£375,000
2022-08-18
semidetached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (26), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£135,000
2022-05-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
WILLOW HOUSE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£656,000
2022-05-10
detached
freehold
2, MEADOW WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PH		£310,177
2022-04-28
semidetached
freehold
CORRIE COTTAGE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£330,000
2022-03-15
detached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (27), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£125,000
2022-02-03
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£194,000
2021-09-24
terraced
freehold
7, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£345,000
2021-09-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-19   £285,000
41, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£510,000
2021-06-17
detached
freehold
CHAPEL COTTAGE, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PB		£580,000
2021-03-31
detached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (17), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£125,000
2021-03-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
AUSTONS, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£365,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
PARK FARM, BERECHURCH HALL ROAD
BLACKHEATH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO2 0DB		£1,485,000
2021-01-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
CALLIRIUS COTTAGE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£420,000
2021-01-21
detached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (12), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£149,000
2020-11-22
flatmaisonette
leasehold
23, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£330,000
2020-11-19
detached
freehold
ABBERTON COPSE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£675,000
2020-07-24
detached
freehold
SPARROW HAWK COTTAGE, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£470,000
2020-07-16
detached
freehold
16, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£265,000
2020-07-06
semidetached
freehold
LAINSTON, LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NH		£680,000
2020-03-03
detached
freehold
2, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£240,000
2020-02-21
semidetached
freehold
3, KINGFISHER COTTAGES
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NX		£320,000
2019-09-27
semidetached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (25), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£125,000
2019-09-16
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
IDLE HOURS, PELDON ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NX		£340,000
2019-09-02
detached
freehold
ABBERTON GRANGE (19), LAYER ROAD
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7NL		£140,000
2019-07-03
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
15, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£253,000
2018-09-28
semidetached
freehold
21, BRACKEN WAY
ABBERTON
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7PG		£255,000
2018-06-22
detached
freehold
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