Area Info for Finchingfield (Essex)

Finchingfield, Essex, UK

Finchingfield is a picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Known for its charming rural character and historic significance, it is often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in Essex.

History and Heritage

The village has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It features several historic buildings, including the Grade I listed church of St. John the Baptist, which dates from the 13th century. The village's history is also reflected in its traditional thatched cottages and old farmhouses.

Geography and Landscape

Finchingfield is situated in the North Essex countryside, characterised by rolling fields, woodlands, and a series of small lakes and ponds. The village is surrounded by scenic landscapes that attract walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts.

Community and Amenities

The village has a vibrant community with local pubs, a village hall, and small shops. It hosts various events throughout the year, including traditional fairs and markets, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

Tourist Attractions

Popular attractions include the hist Popular attractions include the historic village centre, the picturesque duck pond, and the nearby countryside walks. The village's traditional pubs and tea rooms also draw visitors seeking a quintessential English village experience.

Transport

Finchingfield is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing rail links to London and other major cities. The village's rural setting makes it ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in the Essex countryside.

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School
Finchingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	0.24 miles
Vicarage Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4LD
Great Bardfield Primary School	1.73 miles
Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4RN
Wethersfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	1.87 miles
Silver Street, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BP
Great Sampford Community Primary School	2.98 miles
Finchingfield Road, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RL
Shalford Primary School	3.86 miles
Church End, Shalford, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EZ
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield	4.39 miles
Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4DS
Thaxted Primary School	4.62 miles
Bardfield Road, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LW
Stanley Drapkin Primary School, Steeple Bumpstead	4.80 miles
Bower Hall Drive, Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7ED
Stebbing Primary School	5.57 miles
Stebbing, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3SH
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham	5.63 miles
School Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3NR
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Great Yeldham	5.67 miles
Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4PT
Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	5.83 miles
Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TX
Ridgewell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	5.85 miles
Church Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4SA
Hedingham School and Sixth Form	5.86 miles
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3QH
Teaseldown School	5.87 miles
Sugar Loaves, 175 Swan Street, Sible Hedington, Halsted, Essex, CO9 3PX
St Margaret's School	5.88 miles
Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1SE

Clinic
Freshwell Health Clinic	0.15 miles
Wethersfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BQ
Tekhnicon House	6.83 miles
Springwood Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN
Braintree Clinical Services Limited (Braintree Community Hospital)	7.29 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
Clements Surgery	7.40 miles
Greenfields Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8LU
Haverhill Physiotherapy Clinic	7.50 miles
Anne Of Cleves House, Hamlet Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8EE
Braintree And Bocking Physiotherapy Clinic	7.59 miles
17 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9DB
The Health Centre (Haverhill)	7.78 miles
Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Haverhill Health Centre	7.78 miles
Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
AHP Suffolk (Haverhill)	7.78 miles
Haverhill Health Centre, Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Dunmow Clinic	7.92 miles
58 New Street, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BH
The Old Mill	7.95 miles
Haslers Lane, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XS
Halstead Physiotherapy Clinic	8.10 miles
Bank Building, 2 Market Hill, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AR
Skylark Centre	9.13 miles
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY
Beauty At Fringe Benefits	10.61 miles
Essex Golf And Country Club, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Linton)	11.50 miles
Linton Health Centre, Coles Lane, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JS
Western House	11.92 miles
2 Cambridge Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8BZ

GP
The Freshwell Health Centre	0.15 miles
The Freshwell Health Centre, Wethersfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BQ
Thaxted Surgery	4.78 miles
Margaret Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2QN
Steeple Bumpstead Surgery	4.80 miles
10 Bower Hall Drive, Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7ED
Dr R F Silcox & Dr C M Davies	5.71 miles
Bridge Street Surgery, 4 Bridge Street, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4HU
CASTLE Dr W Littler	5.71 miles
Bridge Street Surgery, 4 Bridge Street, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4HU
Hilton House Surgery	6.01 miles
77 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3HT
Castle Hedingham Surgery	6.36 miles
10a Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3BY
CASTLE Dr W Littler	6.36 miles
10 Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3BY
Blandford Medical Centre	7.35 miles
Mace Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AE
The Christmas Maltings and Clements Practice - Clements Surgery	7.40 miles
Clements Surgery, Greenfields Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8LU
St Lawrence Medical Practice	7.48 miles
4 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AA
Mount Chambers Surgery	7.58 miles
Mount Chambers, 92 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
The Christmas Maltings and Clements Practice - Christmas Maltings Surgery	7.78 miles
Christmas Maltings Surgery, Camps road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Christmas Maltings Surgery - Dr Selby and Partners	7.78 miles
Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Stourview Medical Centre	7.79 miles
Crown Passage, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8AG
Angel Lane Surgery	7.82 miles
Angel Lane Surgery, Angel Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AQ

Hospital
Braintree Community Hospital	7.29 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Michael's Hospital	7.32 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Halstead Hospital	8.03 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Saffron Walden Community Hospital	9.13 miles
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY
Walnut Tree Hospital	12.52 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Leonards Hospital	12.96 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Broomfield Hospital	13.55 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Herts and Essex Community Hospital	13.90 miles
Haymeads Lane, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH
Springfield Hospital	15.06 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Priory Hospital Chelmsford	15.78 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital	16.63 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Rivers Hospital	17.79 miles
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
Fulbourn Hospital	18.61 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
St Peter's Hospital	19.06 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Oaks Hospital	19.35 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Addenbrooke's	19.36 miles
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ

Pharmacy
Thaxted Pharmacy	4.78 miles
Thaxted Pharmacy, 3 Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD
Day Lewis Pharmacy	5.97 miles
132-134 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3PP
Christchurch Pharmacy	7.35 miles
Mace Avenue, Off Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AE
David Holland Pharmacy	7.40 miles
Norton Road, (Greenfields Way), Haverhill, CB9 8LU
Borno Chemists - Braintree (Bank Street)	7.55 miles
9 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
Borno Chemists - Braintree (Mount Chambers)	7.58 miles
Colne House, 96 Mount Chambers, off Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
Amg Pharmacy	7.58 miles
70 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
Boots	7.58 miles
7 George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree, CM7 1RB
Braintree Pharmacy	7.64 miles
Braintree Pharmacy, 10 Great Square, Essex, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	7.72 miles
2 Mill Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8BD
Boots	7.75 miles
15 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AD
Yogi Pharmacies Ltd	7.76 miles
7 Market Place, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AX
Haverhill Pharmacy	7.78 miles
Christmas Maltings Surg, Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HF
Ropers The Chemist Ltd	7.79 miles
3-5 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AB
A G Pharmacy	7.91 miles
Trinovantion Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JN
Tesco Instore Pharmacy	7.94 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cangle Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BQ

Park
SPAINS HALL (Grade II* Listed)	0.79 miles
SALING HALL (Grade II Listed)	4.55 miles
SALING GROVE (Grade II Listed)	4.97 miles
GOSFIELD HALL (Grade II Listed)	5.85 miles
GOSFIELD SANDPITS	6.61 miles
HAVERHILL RAILWAY WALKS	7.43 miles
BOCKING BLACKWATER	7.54 miles
FLITCH WAY	7.83 miles
EASTON LODGE (Grade II Listed)	7.87 miles
HOPPIT MEAD	7.94 miles
GREAT NOTLEY	8.04 miles
CUCKOO WOOD	8.07 miles
HALES WOOD	8.46 miles
CLARE CASTLE	9.23 miles
THE MAZE, SAFFRON WALDEN (Grade II Listed)	9.50 miles
BELCHAMP HALL (Grade II Listed)	9.87 miles

Groceries
Co-op Great Bardfield	1.67 miles
Great Bardfield, CM7 4RQ
Saracens Filling Station	4.72 miles
Mill End, Thaxted, Essex CM6 2LT
Nisa Local	4.77 miles
34 Town St, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LA
Londis, Hedingham	5.97 miles
140 Swan Street, Hedingham, CO9 3PP
Co-op Halstead	6.00 miles
Sible Hedingham, CO9 3HP
M&S Braintree Simply Food	6.08 miles
Unit 7 Braintree Retail Park, Braintree, CM77 8YJ
Co-op Braintree	6.41 miles
Church Street, CM7 5JY
Co-op Braintree	7.21 miles
Panfield Lane, CM7 2TL
Budgens Haverhill	7.23 miles
Sturmer Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7UU
Londis BP Haverhill Service Station	7.24 miles
Sturmer Road, Haverhill, CB9 7UU
Wimbish Shop 33 Engineers	7.28 miles
Carver Barracks,Saffon Walden, Cambs, CB10 2YA
SPAR Braintree	7.30 miles
Spar Store, Rayne Road Service Station, Essex, CM7 2QS
Lidl Braintree	7.31 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS
Londis, Haverhill	7.42 miles
1-2 Gloucester Road, Haverhill, CB9 8JN
Duddery Hill Convenience Store	7.49 miles
Duddery Hill, Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8DR
Iceland Braintree	7.56 miles
23 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG

Airport
London Stansted Airport	9.89 miles
Cambridge City Airport	20.33 miles
London Southend Airport	29.77 miles
London Luton Airport	35.82 miles
London City Airport	36.54 miles

Bus Stop
Church Hill (SW)	0.15 miles
Church Hill (NE)	0.15 miles
Kempe Road (E)	0.17 miles
The Fox (S)	0.19 miles
The Fox (NE)	0.19 miles
The Fox (NE)	0.19 miles
Kempe Road (W)	0.22 miles
Stephen Marshall Ave (SE)	0.29 miles
The Hopgrounds (N)	0.32 miles
The Hopgrounds (S)	0.34 miles
Sampford Road (W)	0.43 miles
Sampford Road (E)	0.43 miles
Justice's Farm (NW)	0.98 miles
Justice's Farm (SE)	0.98 miles
Northfield (SW)	1.37 miles
Coleman's Farm (NE)	1.37 miles

Ferry Port
Point Clear Ferry Landing	26.87 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing	26.89 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing	28.11 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing	28.58 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal	34.14 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing	35.07 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing	35.08 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing	35.50 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal	36.11 miles
Gravesend Pier	36.45 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier	36.70 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier	36.73 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier	36.86 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing	36.97 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier	37.25 miles
East India Pier	37.49 miles

Railway Station
Braintree Rail Station	7.92 miles
Braintree Freeport Rail Station	8.55 miles
Cressing Rail Station	9.75 miles
Stansted Airport Rail Station	9.95 miles
Newport (Essex) Rail Station	10.14 miles
Elsenham Rail Station	10.18 miles
Audley End Rail Station	10.72 miles
White Notley Rail Station	10.95 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Rail Station	11.79 miles
Great Chesterford Rail Station	12.64 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station	12.85 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station	13.37 miles
Bures Rail Station	13.46 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station	13.87 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station	13.91 miles
Bishops Stortford Rail Station	14.22 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (CM7 4N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	188
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

PRIMROSE COTTAGES (2), DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NF	£487,500 2024-09-03 semidetached freehold
Sold 2020-10-29	£375,000
Sold 2002-08-23	£145,000
3, LITTLE LONDON COTTAGE CORNISH HALL END BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JF	£250,000 2023-03-10 terraced freehold
RIVERSIDE COTTAGES (2), DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4ND	£725,000 2022-11-23 semidetached freehold
PLANTATION COTTAGE, SPAINS HALL ROAD FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NG	£405,000 2022-03-03 detached freehold
Sold 2020-01-03	£390,000
OAK COTTAGE, DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NE	£387,000 2021-03-26 semidetached freehold
Sold 2004-06-16	£277,500
PILGRIM COTTAGE, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£578,540 2021-02-26 detached freehold
Sold 2004-03-25	£400,000
Sold 1998-08-07	£188,750
BROOK HOUSE, DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NE	£540,000 2021-01-29 detached freehold
Sold 2012-11-26	£480,000
CASTLE COTTAGE, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£395,000 2020-05-21 detached freehold
Sold 2014-02-27	£322,000
Sold 2004-06-30	£265,030
WHITE HOUSE, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£700,000 2019-10-07 detached freehold
Sold 2014-12-19	£550,000
OAK LEA, DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NE	£525,000 2019-06-14 semidetached freehold
Sold 2006-10-26	£362,000
Sold 1996-11-07	£105,000
CORNER COTTAGE CORNISH HALL END BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JF	£717,500 2018-08-30 detached freehold
HARVEST COTTAGE, DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NE	£310,000 2017-02-17 semidetached freehold
Sold 2008-04-22	£230,000
Sold 2003-07-08	£164,950
Sold 1998-07-24	£92,500
Sold 1997-01-03	£75,000
TIMBERS, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£602,000 2015-12-11 detached freehold
THE PIDGEON CORNISH HALL END BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JF	£635,000 2014-11-27 detached freehold
ROUND HOUSE FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4HZ	£225,000 2011-09-23 detached freehold
THE COTTAGE, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£494,450 2009-10-27 detached freehold
Sold 1998-06-22	£162,000
ROOK HALL COTTAGE FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JE	£415,000 2009-09-04 detached freehold
1, PRIMROSE COTTAGES FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NF	£235,000 2007-07-02 semidetached freehold
Sold 1996-11-22	£82,000
BELBYNE COTTAGE, HOWE STREET FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4JB	£295,000 2002-10-17 detached freehold
RIVERSIDE, DUCK END FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4ND	£315,000 2001-08-31 detached freehold
Sold 1996-09-26	£75,000
2, SPAINS HALL ROAD FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4NG	£230,000 2001-06-11 detached freehold
1, RIVERSIDE COTTAGES FINCHINGFIELD BRAINTREE ESSEX CM7 4ND	£30,000 1996-09-19 terraced freehold
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