Area Info for Fordham (Essex)

Fordham (Essex, UK)

Fordham is a small village located in Essex, England. It is situated within the district of Colchester and is known for its rural character and historical significance.

Location and Geography

The village is positioned approximately 4 miles south of Colchester town centre. It lies within the East of England region and features typical Essex countryside scenery, including farmland and open fields.

History and Heritage

Fordham has a history that dates back several centuries, with references to the village appearing in historical records. The area is known for its traditional English village features, including a church and historic buildings.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small population and offers limited amenities. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and other services. The local community is active, with events and gatherings that foster a close-knit atmosphere.

Transport

Transport links are primarily via road, with bus services connecting Fordham to Colchester and surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Colchester, providing access to larger cities and regions.

Notable Features

Fordham is known for its peaceful rural environment and traditional English village charm. It is a desirable location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.
Education
School
Fordham All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.85 miles
Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3NN
The Ryes College and Community1.55 miles
Aldham Business Centre, New Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PN
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham1.75 miles
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt1.92 miles
New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JF
Chappel Church of England Controlled Primary School2.31 miles
The Street, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DD
Doucecroft School2.41 miles
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL
Holmwood House School2.79 miles
Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9ST
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School2.90 miles
Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AT
Lexden Springs School3.12 miles
Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AB
Stanway Primary School3.13 miles
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.13 miles
Chrismund Way, Great Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1AZ
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils3.20 miles
Trafalgar Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS
Braiswick Primary School3.27 miles
Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5QJ
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.29 miles
Nayland Road, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5BX
The Stanway School3.31 miles
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA
Home Farm Primary School3.46 miles
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Health
Clinic
The West Bergholt Doctor's Surgery2.19 miles
2-3 Erle Havard Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3LH
Tollgate Clinic2.97 miles
Unit 1, Tollgate Health Centre, 145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8NZ
Lexden Hospital3.19 miles
Lexden Hospital, London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DB
Fairviews3.61 miles
Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HF
Health In Mind3.73 miles
East Of England Co-Op Society, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0JS
The St Aubyn Centre3.82 miles
Stuart House, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG
Scrivens Hearing Care At Mill Road Surgery - Colchester3.89 miles
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE
Anglian Community Enterprise-Mill Road Therapy Centre3.95 miles
Mill Road Therapy Centre, Mill Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LJ
Essex Rivers Alliance Mri Centre4.06 miles
Colchester General Ho, Charter Way, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Colchester - The Lakes4.06 miles
Colchester District General Hospita, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Colchester - King's Wood Centre4.13 miles
North East Essex Mental Health, Kingswood Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JY
Colchester Primary Care Centre4.29 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Colchester Dialysis Unit4.29 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Colchester Pcc)4.29 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Colchester Nhs Walk-In Centre4.29 miles
North Colchester Healthcare Centre, Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Shrub End Road Surgery4.39 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
GP
North Hill Medical Group - West Bergholt Surgery2.19 miles
2 Erle Havard Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3LH
Dr J P Huber & Partners2.97 miles
145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8NZ
Tollgate Surgery2.97 miles
145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, England - Uk, CO3 8NZ
Winstree Medical Practice3.27 miles
Stanway Surgery, 84 Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ
Bures Surgery3.40 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Church Square Bures, Colchester, Essex, CO8 5BS
Mill Road Surgery3.89 miles
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE
Dr J P Huber & Partners3.96 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
North Hill Medical Group - Nayland Surgery4.03 miles
93 Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4LA
North Colchester Healthcare Centre4.29 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, England - Uk, CO4 5JR
Shrub End Road Surgery4.39 miles
122 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RY
North Hill Medical Group - North Hill Surgery4.53 miles
18 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
Creffield Medical Centre4.76 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
The Pump House Surgery4.79 miles
Nonancourt Way, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2SW
Highwoods Surgery4.83 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Bluebell Surgery4.92 miles
Jack andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Castle Gardens Medical Centre5.02 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
Hospital
Oaks Hospital3.98 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Colchester General Hospital4.06 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Essex County Hospital4.43 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Halstead Hospital7.38 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Leonards Hospital8.33 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital8.56 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Michael's Hospital11.82 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Braintree Community Hospital11.85 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Peter's Hospital14.77 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Clacton Hospital17.48 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Broomfield Hospital17.96 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Bluebird Lodge18.02 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Springfield Hospital18.26 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
St Clements Hospital18.47 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Priory Hospital Chelmsford18.64 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Walker Close18.70 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Pharmacy
West Bergholt Pharmacy2.18 miles
39 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JB
Sainsburys Pharmacy3.00 miles
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA
Boots3.17 miles
Unit 9 Tollgate West, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
Marks Tey Pharmacy3.36 miles
86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1ED
Rowlands Pharmacy3.72 miles
13 Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EG
Boots3.73 miles
Fiveways Superstore, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0JS
Ambrose Pharmacy3.96 miles
76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Lloydspharmacy4.02 miles
102 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4NW
Boots4.32 miles
2-4 West Parade, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG
Asda Pharmacy4.34 miles
Unit 9 Turner Rise, Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU
Crouch End Pharmacy4.48 miles
77 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EZ
Boots4.52 miles
2 Creffield Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3JB
Boots4.56 miles
50 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PB
Fittleworth Medical Limited4.70 miles
D41-D42 Moorside Business, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ZF
Hutt Pharmacy4.73 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EB
Hutt Pharmacy4.73 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9EB
Leisure
Park
SPRING LANE MEADOWS3.45 miles
LEXDEN PARK3.66 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)3.84 miles
WHITE COLNE3.85 miles
HILLY FIELDS3.94 miles
ARGER FEN3.96 miles
COLNE VALLEY4.25 miles
TIGER HILL4.43 miles
BRICKFIELD AND LONG MEADOW4.52 miles
HIGH WOODS4.56 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)4.68 miles
BULL MEADOWS4.75 miles
DEDHAM VALE5.49 miles
TENDRING HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)5.51 miles
WELSH WOOD6.10 miles
SALARY BROOK6.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Colchester2.13 miles
West Bergholt, CO6 3TB
Sainsbury's Stanway2.91 miles
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA
SPAR Mrh Stanway3.04 miles
Spar Store, 37 London Road, Essex, CO3 0NR
Johnsons3.09 miles
105 London Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9AW
Iceland Colchester3.16 miles
Tolgate Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
Iceland Colchester 3.16 miles
Tolgate Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RG
ALDI 84 London Road3.20 miles
Colchester, CO3 9DW
Londis, London Road3.41 miles
89 London Road, Colchester, CO6 1EB
Marks Tey Post Office & Stores3.43 miles
91 London Road, Marks Tey Essex CO6 1DT
Co-op Colchester3.63 miles
Petrol Colchester, CO3 0LX
Co-op Colchester3.69 miles
Mile End, CO4 5EQ
Co-op Colchester4.03 miles
Prettygate, CO3 4NW
M K Convenience Store4.05 miles
28a Turner Road, Colchester Essex CO4 5LB
ASDA Colchester4.28 miles
Turner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU
M&S Colchester Connect Bp4.34 miles
A12 Colchester Bypass, Essex, CO4 5JA
North Station Road Convenience Road4.34 miles
37 North Station Road, Colchester Essex CO1 1RQ
Transport
Airport
London Stansted Airport23.46 miles
London Southend Airport25.23 miles
Cambridge City Airport33.27 miles
Bus Stop
Memorial (N)0.33 miles
Memorial (S)0.35 miles
Quilters Lane (SW)0.37 miles
Quilters Lane (NE)0.38 miles
Three Horseshoes (W)0.58 miles
Primary School (N)0.88 miles
Primary School (S)0.88 miles
Main Road (W)1.03 miles
Main Road (E)1.03 miles
The Queens Head (N)1.49 miles
The Queens Head (S)1.49 miles
Church Road (W)1.52 miles
Church Road (E)1.53 miles
Little Horkesley Road (SE)1.62 miles
Hillcroft Farm (NW)1.62 miles
Little Horkesley Road (SE)1.62 miles
Ferry Port
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing12.47 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing12.51 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal19.06 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing20.08 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing20.08 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing20.42 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing20.90 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing21.00 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing21.83 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing25.21 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing25.37 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal37.95 miles
Gravesend Pier38.21 miles
Railway Station
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station2.10 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station3.34 miles
Bures Rail Station3.48 miles
Colchester Rail Station4.04 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station4.99 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station5.85 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station7.46 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station7.98 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station8.17 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station9.53 miles
Manningtree Rail Station10.23 miles
White Notley Rail Station10.89 miles
Braintree Freeport Rail Station10.95 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station11.02 miles
Cressing Rail Station11.07 miles
Braintree Rail Station11.28 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO6 3F*)
Number of Properties in Catchment20
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
1, OLD FRITH PLACE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3FH		£890,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
23, PARTRIDGE DRIVE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NH		£440,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
5, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£350,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-04-29   £300,000
15, HERRINGS WAY
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NB		£275,000
2024-06-10
semidetached
freehold
4, SUNNYSIDE ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3ND		£388,000
2024-02-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2023-11-17   £410,000
18, CHURCH ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NE		£228,000
2023-11-23
terraced
freehold
MARTYNS, HALSTEAD ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LL		£425,000
2023-09-08
detached
freehold
WASH CORNER COTTAGE, HALSTEAD ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LL		£645,000
2023-09-08
detached
freehold
NEWLANDS, QUILTERS GREEN
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LZ		£720,000
2023-08-30
detached
freehold
LUM-REEK, HALSTEAD ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LL		£800,000
2023-08-01
detached
freehold
18, LUCAS AVENUE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NG		£475,000
2023-07-27
semidetached
freehold
6, LUCAS AVENUE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NG		£269,000
2023-06-01
terraced
freehold
4, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£307,000
2023-06-01
terraced
freehold
7, MOATFIELDS
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3PG		£417,000
2023-01-27
semidetached
freehold
36, CHURCH ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NE		£405,000
2023-01-27
semidetached
freehold
15, CHURCH ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NA		£500,000
2023-01-16
detached
freehold
2, WEAVERS GREEN
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3PF		£775,000
2023-01-06
detached
freehold
MARKS GATE, PLUMMERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NR		£1,062,000
2022-11-30
detached
freehold
3, LUCAS AVENUE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NG		£485,000
2022-11-17
detached
freehold
3, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£350,000
2022-11-17
semidetached
freehold
1, WEAVERS GREEN
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3PF		£680,000
2022-11-02
detached
freehold
9, PARTRIDGE DRIVE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NH		£375,000
2022-09-09
semidetached
freehold
COLUMBINE, PLUMMERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NR		£595,000
2022-07-25
detached
freehold
15, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£443,000
2022-07-25
terraced
freehold
33, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£365,000
2022-07-25
semidetached
freehold
44, CHURCH ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NE		£395,000
2022-06-30
detached
freehold
STAPLES, HALSTEAD ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LL		£675,000
2022-06-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
12, HERRINGS WAY
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NB		£325,000
2022-04-28
semidetached
freehold
RAMS FARM, RAMS FARM ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NT		£1,537,500
2021-12-15
detached
freehold
PLUMMERS COTTAGE, PLUMMERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NP		£590,000
2021-10-29
detached
freehold
IVY COTTAGE, SUNNYSIDE ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3ND		£285,000
2021-10-22
detached
freehold
17, CHURCH ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NA		£275,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
20, PARTRIDGE DRIVE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NH		£402,500
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-13   £231,429
2, PONDERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LX		£315,000
2021-06-24
semidetached
freehold
1, MOATFIELDS
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3PG		£370,000
2021-03-10
semidetached
freehold
8, MOATFIELDS
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3PG		£363,000
2021-02-15
semidetached
freehold
26, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£355,000
2020-11-20
terraced
freehold
16, PARTRIDGE DRIVE
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NH		£410,000
2020-09-18
semidetached
freehold
SHOULDER OF MUTTON, HALSTEAD ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LL		£420,000
2020-03-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
6, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£270,000
2020-01-31
terraced
freehold
12, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£275,000
2019-12-04
semidetached
freehold
5, PONDERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LX		£315,000
2019-12-02
semidetached
freehold
CHAPEL HOUSE, PLUMMERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NR		£715,000
2019-12-02
detached
freehold
PRIMROSE COTTAGE (2), PONDERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LN		£435,000
2019-07-18
detached
freehold
37, HALL ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NQ		£250,000
2019-07-02
terraced
freehold
WINDY RIDGE, PLUMMERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3NP		£266,000
2019-05-23
semidetached
freehold
11, PONDERS ROAD
FORDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO6 3LY		£310,000
2019-05-01
semidetached
freehold
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