Area Info for Copford (Essex)

Overview of Copford, Essex

Copford is a village located in Essex, England, situated within the district of Colchester. It is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is approximately 3 miles south of Colchester town centre, making it accessible for residents and visitors alike.

History and Heritage

Copford has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village is notable for its historic church, St. Michael and All Angels, which features architecture dating from the medieval period. The church is a key landmark and reflects the village's longstanding religious and cultural heritage.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a close-knit community with various local amenities. These include a primary school, a pub, and some small shops. The surrounding countryside offers scenic walking and outdoor activities, making it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban centres.

Transport Links

Copford benefits from good transport links, with proximity to major roads such as the A12, providing convenient access to London, Colchester, and other parts of Essex. Public transport options include bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and the train station in Colchester.

Local Attractions and Environment

The area around Copford is characterised by open fields, farmland, and woodland, offering a peaceful environment. Local attractions include historic sites, nature reserves, and walking trails that attract visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Education
School
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.00 miles
School Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1BX
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Marks Tey1.60 miles
Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HL
Doucecroft School1.70 miles
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL
Stanway Primary School1.87 miles
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH
The Stanway School1.89 miles
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA
Stanway Fiveways Primary School1.90 miles
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QG
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham2.00 miles
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.21 miles
School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0LZ
The Ryes College and Community2.35 miles
Aldham Business Centre, New Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PN
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester2.40 miles
Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils2.42 miles
Trafalgar Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS
Holmwood House School2.48 miles
Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9ST
Home Farm Primary School2.54 miles
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Lexden Springs School2.54 miles
Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AB
Gosbecks Primary School2.81 miles
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG
Fordham All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.85 miles
Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3NN
Health
Clinic
Tollgate Clinic1.57 miles
Unit 1, Tollgate Health Centre, 145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8NZ
Health In Mind2.05 miles
East Of England Co-Op Society, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0JS
Lexden Hospital2.69 miles
Lexden Hospital, London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DB
Shrub End Road Surgery3.06 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Shrub End Surgery3.06 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Scrivens Hearing Care At Shrub End Surgery - Essex3.06 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Malting Green Surgery3.39 miles
64 Malting Green Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JJ
The West Bergholt Doctor's Surgery3.53 miles
2-3 Erle Havard Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3LH
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Creffield Medical Centre)4.09 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Creffield Medical Centre4.09 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Chiro Health - Creffield Medical Centre4.09 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Creffield Medical Practice4.09 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Portland Medical Practice4.28 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Fields Medical Centre4.28 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Field Medical Centre4.28 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Abbey Field Medical Centre - Colchester4.28 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
GP
Dr J P Huber & Partners1.57 miles
145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8NZ
Tollgate Surgery1.57 miles
145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, England - Uk, CO3 8NZ
Winstree Medical Practice1.93 miles
Stanway Surgery, 84 Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ
Birch Surgery2.79 miles
Mill Road, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NL
Dr J P Huber & Partners2.79 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Shrub End Road Surgery3.06 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
Layer Road Surgery3.23 miles
Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9LA
Winstree Medical Practice3.39 miles
64 Malting Green Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JJ
North Hill Medical Group - West Bergholt Surgery3.53 miles
2 Erle Havard Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3LH
Creffield Medical Centre4.09 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Abbey Field Medical Centre4.28 miles
Abbey Field Medical Centre, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, Essex, CO2 7UW
Portland Medical Practice4.28 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
North Hill Medical Group - North Hill Surgery4.36 miles
18 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
Tiptree Medical Centre4.84 miles
Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB
Coggeshall Surgery4.84 miles
Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1UH
Castle Gardens Medical Centre4.86 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
Hospital
Essex County Hospital3.98 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Oaks Hospital4.69 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Colchester General Hospital4.99 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Halstead Hospital8.56 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Michael's Hospital10.98 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Braintree Community Hospital11.01 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Peter's Hospital11.29 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
St Leonards Hospital11.73 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital11.89 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Broomfield Hospital15.73 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Springfield Hospital15.76 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Priory Hospital Chelmsford16.05 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Clacton Hospital16.12 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital17.14 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Bluebird Lodge20.07 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich20.13 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Pharmacy
Marks Tey Pharmacy0.71 miles
86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1ED
Sainsburys Pharmacy1.49 miles
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA
Boots1.60 miles
Unit 9 Tollgate West, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
Boots2.05 miles
Fiveways Superstore, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0JS
Ambrose Pharmacy2.79 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Lloydspharmacy2.88 miles
102 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4NW
Boots3.00 miles
2-4 West Parade, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG
Hutt Pharmacy3.17 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EB
Hutt Pharmacy3.17 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9EB
West Bergholt Pharmacy3.59 miles
39 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JB
Boots3.99 miles
2 Creffield Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3JB
Cavalry Road Pharmacy4.09 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Crouch End Pharmacy4.10 miles
77 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EZ
Fittleworth Medical Limited4.37 miles
D41-D42 Moorside Business, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ZF
Boots4.48 miles
5 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.58 miles
7 Priory Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LG
Leisure
Park
LEXDEN PARK3.00 miles
SPRING LANE MEADOWS3.13 miles
LAYER MARNEY TOWER (Grade II Listed)3.55 miles
HILLY FIELDS3.79 miles
TIPTREE PARISH FIELD4.61 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)4.66 miles
BROCKWELL MEADOWS4.78 miles
BULL MEADOWS4.89 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)5.20 miles
WHITE COLNE5.26 miles
HIGH WOODS5.35 miles
BRICKFIELD AND LONG MEADOW5.40 miles
COLNE VALLEY5.60 miles
SALARY BROOK6.38 miles
WELSH WOOD6.43 miles
BRAXTED PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.44 miles
Shop
Groceries
Marks Tey Post Office & Stores0.71 miles
91 London Road, Marks Tey Essex CO6 1DT
Londis, London Road0.72 miles
89 London Road, Colchester, CO6 1EB
Iceland Colchester1.63 miles
Tolgate Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
Iceland Colchester 1.63 miles
Tolgate Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
Sainsbury's Stanway1.65 miles
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA
Co-op Colchester1.94 miles
Petrol Colchester, CO3 0LX
SPAR Mrh Stanway2.14 miles
Spar Store, 37 London Road, Essex, CO3 0NR
Johnsons2.36 miles
105 London Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9AW
ALDI 84 London Road2.53 miles
Colchester, CO3 9DW
Co-op Colchester2.74 miles
Petrol Magnolia, CO3 4SA
Co-op Colchester2.90 miles
Prettygate, CO3 4NW
Lidl 2.97 miles
Gosbecks Road, Colchester, CO2 9JT
Co-op Colchester3.15 miles
Shrub End, CO2 9EB
Layer Village Store3.25 miles
16 Maltings Green Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester Essex CO2 0JH
Budgens Colchester3.49 miles
Drury Road , Colchester, Essex, CO2 7XA
Costcutter Colchester3.49 miles
Homefield Road Store, Colchester, CO2 9PF
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport21.56 miles
London Stansted Airport22.97 miles
Cambridge City Airport35.26 miles
Bus Stop
C of E Primary School (N)0.04 miles
C of E Primary School (S)0.04 miles
Allendale Drive (N)0.21 miles
Allendale Drive (S)0.21 miles
Copford Green (SE)0.36 miles
Copford Green (NW)0.36 miles
Copford Lane (W)0.45 miles
Copford Lane (E)0.46 miles
Westbury Close (W)0.52 miles
Westbury Close (E)0.54 miles
Motel (W)0.56 miles
Motel (E)0.61 miles
Post Office (W)0.73 miles
Post Office (E)0.73 miles
The Swan Stanway (NE)0.75 miles
The Swan Stanway (SW)0.76 miles
Ferry Port
Point Clear Ferry Landing10.71 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing10.72 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing17.25 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing17.32 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal20.08 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing21.18 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing21.18 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing21.41 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing22.69 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing26.48 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing26.64 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal34.61 miles
Gravesend Pier34.85 miles
Railway Station
Marks Tey Rail Station0.81 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station3.99 miles
Colchester Rail Station4.43 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station4.62 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station4.69 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station5.57 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station6.83 miles
Bures Rail Station6.85 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station8.26 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station8.60 miles
White Notley Rail Station8.97 miles
Cressing Rail Station9.52 miles
Braintree Freeport Rail Station9.81 miles
Braintree Rail Station10.31 miles
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station10.94 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station11.48 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO6 1B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment341
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
BELL HOUSE, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£603,000
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-04-08   £150,000
WISHINGWELL FARM, LONDON ROAD
MARKS TEY
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 1EZ		£1,200,000
2024-01-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2005-03-23   £475,000
Sold 2002-05-17   £245,103
12, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£690,000
2021-11-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-08-12   £430,000
Sold 2009-09-09   £275,000
10, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£332,500
2021-09-01
semidetached
freehold
1, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£450,000
2020-08-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-19   £320,000
Sold 2002-11-20   £188,000
Sold 1996-08-09   £72,000
SHERNWOOD, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HE		£950,000
2020-01-31
detached
freehold
THE HOUSE WITHOUT A NAME, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£550,000
2019-10-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-08-23   £415,000
Sold 1997-02-25   £160,000
ST MARYS GRANGE, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£1,660,000
2018-12-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
BREWSTERS, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£650,000
2017-12-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-10-31   £104,000
ONSLOW COTTAGES (5), EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£395,000
2017-12-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-03   £215,000
Sold 2000-02-25   £91,500
15, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£300,000
2017-11-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-11-11   £75,000
6, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£375,000
2017-03-02
detached
freehold
9, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£350,000
2017-03-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-06-22   £97,500
SOLSTICE HOUSE, WELL LANE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HL		£466,000
2016-09-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-06-06   £402,500
WELL COTTAGE, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HA		£820,000
2016-08-11
detached
freehold
EVERGREEN, WELL LANE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HL		£485,000
2016-01-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-03-22   £285,000
8, CHURCHWELL AVENUE
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HN		£335,000
2015-08-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-21   £208,750
1, CHURCH COTTAGES
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HL		£240,000
2007-11-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-01-10   £175,000
Sold 1996-03-08   £31,000
ONSLOW COTTAGES (3), EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£145,000
2002-04-05
semidetached
freehold
WINTER COTTAGE, WHITEHOUSE FARM ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HG		£187,500
2001-09-07
detached
freehold
4, CHURCH COTTAGES
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HL		£55,000
2000-10-06
semidetached
freehold
DOE COTTAGE, EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HE		£124,000
1998-06-29
detached (New)
freehold
ONSLOW COTTAGES (6), EASTHORPE ROAD
EASTHORPE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 9HD		£68,500
1995-08-31
semidetached
freehold
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