Area Info for Lawford (Essex)

Lawford, Essex, UK

Lawford is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. It is situated near the town of Manningtree and is part of the Tendring district. The village is known for its rural character and historical significance.

Location and Geography

Lawford lies approximately 4 miles east of Colchester, one of the major towns in Essex. The area is characterized by its countryside, farmland, and residential properties. The River Stour flows nearby, contributing to the scenic landscape of the region.

History and Heritage

Historically, Lawford has been a small agricultural community. The village features traditional English countryside architecture, with some buildings dating back several centuries. It has maintained its rural charm over the years, with local landmarks reflecting its historical roots.

Community and Amenities

Lawford has a close-knit community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns such as Manningtree and Colchester for shopping, education, and other services. The village may have a local pub or community hall that serves as a gathering point for residents.

Transport

The village is accessible via local roads, with proximity to main transport links including train stations in Manningtree and Colchester. These stations provide connections to London and other major cities, making Lawford accessible for commuters.

Recreation and Nature

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby River Stour and local parks provide scenic spots for leisure and relaxation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.28 miles
Long Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2EF
Manningtree High School0.58 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW
Highfields Primary School0.62 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Brooklands Primary School1.96 miles
Palfrey Heights, Brantham, Nr Manningtree, Suffolk, CO11 1RX
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School2.04 miles
Remercie Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1LS
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.12 miles
Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh2.72 miles
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS
East Bergholt High School2.78 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.86 miles
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6SW
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley3.14 miles
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX
Bradfield Primary School3.18 miles
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ
Stratford St Mary Primary School3.61 miles
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6YG
Langham Primary School4.07 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PB
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.08 miles
Church Road, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BT
Elmstead Primary School4.32 miles
Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
Langham Oaks4.34 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA
Health
Clinic
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic0.62 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Scrivens Hearing Care At Dedham Vale Health Centre - Dedham2.18 miles
Manningtree Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DU
Partnerships in Care Elm Park2.64 miles
Brain Injury Services Essex, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RT
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor4.04 miles
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX
Colchester - The Brambles5.11 miles
439 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HF
Independent Living Centre5.18 miles
1 Newcomen Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QL
Specialist Family Nursing Service5.19 miles
844 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Bluebell Surgery5.29 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Blubell Surgery5.33 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WX
Highwoods Surgery5.57 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Scrivens Hearing Care At Highwoods Medical Centre - Highwoods5.57 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Great Bentley Surgery5.89 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
Colchester - King's Wood Centre6.20 miles
North East Essex Mental Health, Kingswood Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JY
Colchester Primary Care Centre6.28 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Colchester Dialysis Unit6.28 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Colchester Pcc)6.28 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR
GP
Lawford Surgery0.40 miles
2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD
Riverside Health Centre0.96 miles
Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Dedham Branch Surgery2.18 miles
Dedham Vale Community Health Centre, Manningtree Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DU
Ardleigh Surgery2.51 miles
Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7LD
Constable Country Medical Practice2.70 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, East Bergholt, CO7 6RT
Chapel Lane Surgery4.42 miles
Chapel Lane, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AG
Capel St Mary4.45 miles
36 The Street, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EE
Parsons Health Medical Practice5.25 miles
35A Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HS
Bluebell Surgery5.29 miles
Jack andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
The Hawthorn Surgery5.53 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Highwoods Surgery5.57 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Dr Dineen & Partners5.88 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QS
Great Bentley Surgery5.89 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
University of Essex Medical Centre : Dr Wall and Partners 5.94 miles
University Health Centre, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Coach Road Surgery6.15 miles
1 Coach Road, Colchester, CO7 8EA
Wivenhoe Surgery6.16 miles
71 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PP
Hospital
Colchester General Hospital6.35 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital6.61 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital7.39 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Bluebird Lodge9.06 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich9.38 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
St Clements Hospital10.05 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close10.28 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
The Ipswich Hospital10.66 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands10.66 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital10.96 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Clacton Hospital11.53 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Felixstowe Community Hospital13.53 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
St Leonards Hospital14.67 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital15.13 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Halstead Hospital17.17 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Peter's Hospital21.35 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Pharmacy
Boots0.96 miles
Century House, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Dedham Pharmacy Ltd2.47 miles
High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, CO7 6DE
The Pharmacy2.58 miles
The Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6SE
Villapharm Ltd4.45 miles
36 The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EE
Your Local Boots Pharmacy5.02 miles
Unit H4,, Wyncolls Rd Severalls, Colchester, CO4 9HT
Day Lewis St Johns Pharmacy5.31 miles
38 St.Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NA
Day Lewis Pharmacy5.38 miles
338 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HP
Tesco Instore Pharmacy5.53 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
Boots5.53 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Boots5.83 miles
11 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9HA
Gp Pharmacies Ltd5.89 miles
The Green Pharmacy, The Green, Great Bentley, CO7 8PJ
The Hythe Pharmacy6.30 miles
2 Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JB
Asda Pharmacy6.49 miles
Unit 9 Turner Rise, Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU
Day Lewis Plc6.52 miles
Day Lewis East Hill (Formerly Priory Pharmacy), 81a East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QW
Rowlands Pharmacy6.62 miles
13 Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EG
Queen Street Pharmacy6.78 miles
12 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PJ
Leisure
Park
WRABNESS4.49 miles
WELSH WOOD4.99 miles
SALARY BROOK5.39 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)5.68 miles
HIGH WOODS5.94 miles
DEDHAM VALE6.29 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)6.30 miles
COLNE6.36 miles
BULL MEADOWS6.42 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)6.67 miles
TENDRING HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)6.74 miles
RAILWAY WALK, HADLEIGH7.17 miles
SPRING WOOD, BELSTEAD7.17 miles
MILLENNIUM WOOD7.19 miles
BOBBITS LANE7.41 miles
HILLY FIELDS7.50 miles
Shop
Groceries
Stour View Stores0.92 miles
53 Station Road, Manningtree Essex CO11 1EB
Co-op Manningtree1.01 miles
Manningtree, CO11 1US
Tesco Manningtree (Express)1.09 miles
32-34 High St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AJ
Co-op Manningtree2.10 miles
Brantham, CO11 1TR
Co-op Colchester2.45 miles
Dedham, CO7 6DE
Co-op Colchester2.57 miles
East Bergholt, CO7 6TA
SPAR Colchester Road4.47 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO7 7EE
Budgens Elmstead Market4.47 miles
Kings Arms Clacton Rd, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7AA
Co-op Ipswich4.54 miles
Capel St Mary, IP9 2EB
SPAR Capel St Mary4.61 miles
Spar Store, A12 Southbound, Suffolk, IP9 2JJ
Tesco Colchester (Express)5.24 miles
19a Bromley Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JF
Tesco Colchester (Express)5.35 miles
48-52 St Christophers Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NB
Co-op Colchester5.54 miles
Greenstead, CO4 3PX
Tesco Colchester (Extra)5.56 miles
Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
St Johns Stores5.57 miles
291 Ipswich Road, Colchester Essex CO4 0HW
M&S Colchester Connect Bp5.65 miles
A12 Colchester Bypass, Essex, CO4 5JA
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport29.51 miles
London Stansted Airport33.42 miles
Kent International Airport43.17 miles
Norwich International Airport51.47 miles
Bus Stop
Church Hill (SE)0.08 miles
Church Hill (NW)0.09 miles
Lawford Place (W)0.15 miles
Lawford Place (E)0.18 miles
Long Road (SW)0.19 miles
Long Road (N)0.20 miles
Cavendish Drive (NW)0.33 miles
Milton Road (SE)0.33 miles
Hungerdown Lane (W)0.34 miles
Hungerdown Lane (E)0.35 miles
Milton Road (W)0.40 miles
Colchester Road (E)0.40 miles
Waldegrave Way (N)0.42 miles
Edgefield Avenue (N)0.43 miles
Waldegrave Way (S)0.43 miles
Edgefield Avenue (S)0.43 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal9.10 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing9.27 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing9.46 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing10.12 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing10.12 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing10.46 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing11.89 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing15.31 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing15.47 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing23.73 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing24.23 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal45.21 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal58.31 miles
Railway Station
Manningtree Rail Station0.71 miles
Mistley Rail Station1.76 miles
Wrabness Rail Station5.57 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station6.08 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station6.13 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station6.17 miles
Weeley Rail Station6.75 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station6.75 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station6.84 miles
Colchester Rail Station6.85 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station8.15 miles
Ipswich Rail Station8.87 miles
Harwich International Rail Station9.15 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station9.78 miles
Kirby Cross Rail Station10.04 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station10.22 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO11 2H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment465
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
67, NASH CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2LE		£196,000
2025-09-12
terraced
freehold
16, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£372,500
2025-09-11
semidetached
freehold
3, COTMAN AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2LB		£198,100
2025-09-05
terraced
freehold
26, HUGHES STANTON WAY
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HQ		£255,000
2025-08-26
semidetached
freehold
7, CHESTER GROVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FA		£298,096
2025-06-30
detached
freehold
12, HUGHES STANTON WAY
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HQ		£236,000
2025-06-27
semidetached
freehold
26, LAWFORD PLACE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2PT		£250,000
2025-06-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
110, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£625,000
2025-05-09
detached (New)
freehold
EASTBRAE, HUNGERDOWN LANE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2JN		£462,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
21, BROMLEY ROAD
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2JE		£415,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
27, STOURDALE CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HY		£462,500
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
8, STOURDALE CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HY		£500,000
2025-06-05
detached
freehold
5, THE HOLLIES
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FX		£725,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
1, CHESTER GROVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FA		£465,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
14, CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2EN		£775,000
2025-05-20
detached
freehold
6, CHESTER GROVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FA		£550,000
2025-05-20
detached
freehold
51, SCHOOL LANE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2JA		£695,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
2, SIENNA GROVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FU		£615,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
16, NASH CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2LE		£262,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
24, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£382,500
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
46, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£625,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
12, STOURDALE CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HY		£595,000
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
95, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£550,000
2025-02-07
detached (New)
freehold
99, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£395,000
2024-12-18
semidetached (New)
freehold
93, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£550,000
2024-11-29
detached (New)
freehold
101, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£465,000
2024-11-08
detached (New)
freehold
123, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£335,000
2024-10-11
semidetached (New)
freehold
115, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£265,000
2024-08-30
terraced (New)
freehold
113, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£260,000
2024-08-29
terraced (New)
freehold
12, NASH CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2LE		£183,500
2025-03-26
flatmaisonette
freehold
92, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£395,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
13, STOURDALE CLOSE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2HY		£410,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
1, MEADWAY
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2ER		£370,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
27, LAWFORD PLACE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2PT		£512,000
2024-11-21
terraced
freehold
103, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£335,000
2024-09-27
semidetached (New)
freehold
108, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FQ		£585,000
2024-07-19
detached (New)
freehold
45, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£680,000
2024-12-19
detached
freehold
19, CHESTER GROVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FA		£375,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
15, HUNTER DRIVE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2EJ		£321,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
97, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£395,000
2024-12-18
semidetached (New)
freehold
2, BLENHEIM WALK
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2DP		£830,000
2024-12-16
detached
freehold
81, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£455,000
2024-10-23
detached
freehold
38, LAWFORD PLACE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2PT		£510,000
2024-11-01
terraced
freehold
31, THE AVENUE
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FR		£377,500
2024-10-31
semidetached
freehold
20, FLORENCE GARDENS
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FB		£505,000
2024-10-22
detached
freehold
7, SOMERSET GARDENS
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FS		£460,000
2024-09-27
detached
freehold
WINDY LEA, WIGNALL STREET
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2JG		£250,000
2024-09-26
semidetached
freehold
1, BLENHEIM WALK
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2DP		£777,500
2024-09-04
detached
freehold
4, SOMERSET GARDENS
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FS		£385,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
2, SOMERSET GARDENS
LAWFORD
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2FS		£460,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
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