Area Info for Little Bentley (Essex)

Little Bentley, Essex, UK

Little Bentley is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. It is situated near the River Colne and is part of the district of Tendring. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 4 miles east of Colchester, a historic town with Roman origins. It is close to the coastal areas of Essex, providing access to nearby beaches and seaside resorts. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and farmland contributing to its scenic environment.

History and Heritage

Little Bentley has a history that dates back several centuries, with references to the village appearing in historical records. The village features traditional architecture, including period cottages and farm buildings. It has maintained its rural character over the years, with limited modern development.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community. While it does not have many commercial amenities within the village itself, residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. There may be a local church or chapel serving as a community focal point.

Transport Links

Little Bentley is accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and transport networks. The nearest train stations are in Colchester and other nearby towns, providing rail links to London and other parts of the UK. Bus services may also serve the area, connecting residents to surrounding communities.

Additional Information

As a rural village, Little Bentley offers a peaceful environment with scenic views and a traditional English village atmosphere. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet lifestyle close to nature, yet within reasonable distance of urban amenities.

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School
Tendring Primary School	1.13 miles
School Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BP
Great Bentley Primary School	1.67 miles
Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School	1.70 miles
Clacton Road, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9DH
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley	2.98 miles
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX
Rolph CofE Primary School	3.43 miles
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY
Wix and Wrabness Primary School	3.57 miles
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2RS
Market Field School	3.94 miles
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET
Alresford Primary School	3.97 miles
Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Engaines Primary School	4.00 miles
St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PH
Bradfield Primary School	4.03 miles
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ
Elmstead Primary School	4.17 miles
Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
Colne Community School and College	4.51 miles
Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0QL
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley	4.57 miles
Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School	4.83 miles
Remercie Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1LS
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	4.85 miles
Long Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2EF
Highfields Primary School	4.96 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN

Clinic
Great Bentley Surgery	1.52 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor	1.66 miles
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX
The Orchards	2.97 miles
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA
Thors Park	3.61 miles
Thors Farm Road, Off Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JJ
Epping Close Surgery	4.89 miles
Epping Close, Clacton on Sea, CO15 4UZ
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Crusader Surgery)	4.95 miles
Crusader Surgery, 7-8 Crusader Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TN
Crusader Surgery	4.95 miles
Unit 7-8, Crusader Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TN
Crusader Surgery	4.95 miles
Units 5, 7 & 8, Crusader Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TN
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic	4.96 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Colne Medical Practice	5.12 miles
40 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0DT
Partnerships in Care Elm Park	5.39 miles
Brain Injury Services Essex, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RT
Colchester Physiotherapy At Unit 9	5.44 miles
Essex Enterprise Centre, 1-2 Davy Road, Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4XD
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Old Road Surgery)	5.92 miles
Old Road Surgery, 145-149 Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU
Old Coach House	5.92 miles
145-149 Old Road, Back Of Old Road Surgery, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU
Old Road Surgery	5.92 miles
145-149 Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU
Old Road Medical Practice	5.92 miles
147-149 Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU

GP
Great Bentley Surgery	1.52 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
Thorpe-Le-Soken Surgery	3.34 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0EA
Coach Road Surgery	3.80 miles
1 Coach Road, Colchester, CO7 8EA
Chapel Lane Surgery	3.88 miles
Chapel Lane, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AG
Epping Close Surgery	4.89 miles
Epping Close Surgery, Epping Close, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4UZ
Clacton Road Surgery	4.93 miles
103 Clacton Road, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PP
Crusader Surgery	4.95 miles
Crusader Surgery, 7-8 Crusader Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4TN
Lawford Surgery	4.99 miles
2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD
St Osyth Surgery	5.07 miles
The Surgery, Church Square, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8NU
Harewood Surgery	5.11 miles
Harewood, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5AD
Colne Medical Centre	5.12 miles
40 Station Road, Colchester, CO7 0DT
Riverside Health Centre	5.20 miles
Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Green Elms Health Centre	5.30 miles
Nayland Drive, 2 Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TJ
Wivenhoe Surgery	5.36 miles
71 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PP
Dr Spelt & Partner	5.47 miles
17 North Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4DA
Bessbrook	5.49 miles
Bessbrook, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5JR

Hospital
Clacton Hospital	6.50 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Colchester General Hospital	8.40 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Essex County Hospital	8.47 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Oaks Hospital	8.49 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich	8.56 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Bluebird Lodge	11.74 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital	13.12 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
St Clements Hospital	13.14 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close	13.34 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital	13.56 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
The Ipswich Hospital	13.80 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands	13.80 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
St Leonards Hospital	18.84 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital	19.26 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Halstead Hospital	19.82 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Peter's Hospital	20.23 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG

Pharmacy
Gp Pharmacies Ltd	1.52 miles
The Green Pharmacy, The Green, Great Bentley, CO7 8PJ
Mansfield Chemist	3.43 miles
Maidshead Parade, High St, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY
The Lighthouse Pharmacy	3.97 miles
19-21 The Street, Little Clacton, Essex, CO16 9LQ
Boots	4.95 miles
52 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AB
Boots	5.02 miles
19 Clacton Road, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO16 8PA
Prescription2homes	5.06 miles
Oakwood Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4TL
Rowlands Pharmacy	5.06 miles
354 St Johns Road, Bockings Elm, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DS
Boots	5.20 miles
Century House, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Boots	5.24 miles
11 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9HA
Boots	5.46 miles
15 Northroad, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 4DB
North Road Pharmacy	5.51 miles
4-5 Mansion Hse Precinct, St John`s Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 4BP
Boots	5.94 miles
158 Old Road, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 3AY
Day Lewis Pharmacy	6.06 miles
1-5 The Parade, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, CO13 0LN
Boots	6.18 miles
86 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 1NJ
Rowlands Pharmacy	6.28 miles
78-80 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NH
Boots	6.29 miles
75 Frinton Road, Holland-on-sea, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 5UH

Park
THORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)	3.68 miles
ST OSYTH'S PRIORY (Grade II Listed)	4.65 miles
PICKERS DITCH MEADOW	5.29 miles
WRABNESS	5.34 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)	5.72 miles
COLNE	5.73 miles
HAMFORD WATER	5.94 miles
SALARY BROOK	6.06 miles
WELSH WOOD	6.37 miles
CLACTON SEAFRONT GARDENS (Grade II Listed)	6.57 miles
JAYWICK	6.66 miles
CUDMORE GROVE	6.76 miles
HOLLAND HAVEN	6.95 miles
COLNE ESTUARY	7.41 miles
BULL MEADOWS	7.81 miles
HIGH WOODS	7.91 miles

Groceries
SPAR Mrh Weeley	1.14 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO16 9AD
Tesco Colchester (Express)	1.64 miles
London House, Plough Rd, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LA
Weeley PO & Conv Store	1.68 miles
The Street, Weeley, Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JA
Thorrington Convenience Store	2.98 miles
Clacton Road, Thorrington Essex CO7 8JP
Tesco Clacton On Sea (Express)	3.37 miles
2 High St, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 0EA
Alresford Village Store	3.85 miles
Colchester Main Road, Alresford Essex CO7 8DQ
Budgens Elmstead Market	3.88 miles
Kings Arms Clacton Rd, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7AA
SPAR Colchester Road	4.06 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO7 7EE
Co-op Colchester	4.39 miles
Brightlingsea, CO7 0RN
Morrisons Clacton - Little Clacton	4.56 miles
Centenary Way, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO16 9SB
Nisa J & J Wilson	4.88 miles
Highfield Holiday Park, London Rd, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO16 9QY
Tesco Colchester (Express)	4.95 miles
44-45 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AB
Tesco Clacton-on-sea (Superstore)	4.95 miles
Brook Retail Park, London Rd, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO15 4EF
Kiln Barn Stores	4.98 miles
62 Redbridge Road, Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 4UY
SPAR Brightlingsea	5.01 miles
Spar Store, 20-21 Victoria Place, Essex, CO7 0BX
Nisa Local	5.03 miles
20 Clacton Rd, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, Essex, CO16 8PA

Airport
London Southend Airport	26.75 miles
London Stansted Airport	35.25 miles
Kent International Airport	38.16 miles
Norwich International Airport	55.71 miles

Bus Stop
Little Bentley Corner (SE)	0.55 miles
Little Bentley Corner (NW)	0.56 miles
Shair Lane (N)	0.63 miles
Colchester Road (W)	0.63 miles
Shair Lane (W)	0.64 miles
Shair Lane (SE)	0.68 miles
Great Bentley Corner (E)	0.82 miles
Great Bentley Corner (W)	0.85 miles
Crown Lane (NW)	0.94 miles
Crown Lane (SE)	0.98 miles
Ravens Green Lane (E)	1.03 miles
Ravens Green Lane (W)	1.08 miles
Church (NW)	1.12 miles
Church (SE)	1.12 miles
Colchester Interchange (W)	1.13 miles
Colchester Interchange (E)	1.13 miles

Ferry Port
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing	5.32 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing	5.53 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal	8.86 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing	10.01 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing	10.02 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing	10.03 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing	11.00 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing	15.30 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing	15.47 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing	20.59 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing	21.24 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal	40.19 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal	52.56 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal	53.09 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal	53.60 miles

Railway Station
Great Bentley Rail Station	1.67 miles
Weeley Rail Station	1.81 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station	3.62 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station	3.99 miles
Mistley Rail Station	4.95 miles
Manningtree Rail Station	5.60 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station	5.66 miles
Kirby Cross Rail Station	5.89 miles
Wrabness Rail Station	5.91 miles
Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station	6.12 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station	6.84 miles
Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station	7.10 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station	7.81 miles
Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station	7.94 miles
Colchester Rail Station	8.49 miles
Harwich International Rail Station	8.88 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (CO7 8S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	278
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

SPRING HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SA	£625,000 2023-07-05 detached freehold
Sold 2016-08-02	£730,000
SYCAMORE HOUSE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£795,000 2022-01-31 detached freehold
Sold 2019-05-24	£650,000
BRICK COTTAGE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£370,000 2021-09-17 semidetached freehold
Sold 2014-08-06	£275,000
GURNHAMS FARMYARD, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SA	£642,500 2021-06-22 detached freehold
CHURCH COTTAGES (1), CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SE	£370,000 2020-05-01 semidetached freehold
Sold 2016-03-30	£255,000
HAWTHORN COTTAGE, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SG	£330,000 2020-01-20 semidetached freehold
Sold 2004-11-23	£235,000
FOXHALL, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£635,000 2019-02-28 detached freehold
OAK TREE COTTAGES (2), CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SG	£435,000 2018-01-26 semidetached freehold
Sold 2012-11-29	£275,000
Sold 2008-07-18	£350,000
Sold 2006-02-10	£240,000
Sold 1999-12-06	£41,000
1, NEW HALL COTTAGES LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SF	£310,000 2014-07-31 semidetached freehold
Sold 2006-09-22	£238,000
Sold 2002-01-21	£139,995
LEMON COTTAGE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£325,000 2012-12-21 detached freehold
Sold 2006-04-11	£75,000
THE ROUND HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SE	£390,000 2012-08-31 detached freehold
Sold 1997-08-27	£85,000
MANOR BUNGALOW, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SE	£160,000 2012-03-01 detached freehold
OAK TREE COTTAGES (1), CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SG	£205,000 2011-08-18 semidetached freehold
THE WILLOWS, CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SG	£237,000 2008-05-22 semidetached freehold
Sold 2006-02-24	£205,000
NEW COTTAGES (1), TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£265,000 2008-04-25 semidetached freehold
Sold 1996-08-30	£52,000
MILL GREEN COTTAGE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£235,000 2006-12-05 semidetached freehold
CHURCH COTTAGES (2), CHURCH ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SE	£200,000 2005-03-03 semidetached freehold
Sold 2004-01-29	£125,000
Sold 1995-10-12	£20,000
BRAMBLE COTTAGE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£326,750 2002-07-12 detached freehold
Sold 1995-12-18	£170,000
2, NEW HALL COTTAGES LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SF	£145,000 2000-01-21 semidetached freehold
NEW COTTAGES (2), TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£50,500 1996-11-28 semidetached freehold
CORNER COTTAGE, TENDRING ROAD LITTLE BENTLEY COLCHESTER ESSEX CO7 8SH	£144,000 1995-08-11 detached freehold
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