Area Info for Matching (Essex)

Matching, Essex, UK

Matching is a small historic village located in Essex, England. It is situated within the district of Epping Forest and is known for its picturesque rural setting and historic charm.

History

The village of Matching has a rich history dating back several centuries. It features traditional English countryside architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. The area has historically been agricultural, with farming playing a significant role in its development.

Geography and Environment

Matching is characterised by its lush green fields, woodlands, and open countryside. It is close to the Epping Forest, a large area of ancient woodland that provides recreational opportunities and natural beauty to the region.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a close-knit community with local events and activities. While it is primarily rural, residents have access to essential amenities in nearby towns. The village is known for its peaceful environment and scenic landscapes.

Transport

Matching is accessible via local roads, with public transport options available in nearby towns. The village's rural location means that most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting.

Notable Features

Matching is notable for its historic church, traditional country pubs, and scenic walking routes. Its preserved rural character makes it a popular destination for visitors seeking a tranquil countryside experience.
Education
School
Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.60 miles
Little Laver Road, Matching Green, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0QB
St Nicholas School1.62 miles
Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NJ
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.69 miles
The Street, Sheering, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7LU
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow1.74 miles
Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0LB
Harlowbury Primary School2.17 miles
Watlington Road, Old Harlow, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX
Hatfield Heath Primary School2.39 miles
Hatfield Heath, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7EA
Henry Moore Primary School2.47 miles
Kiln Lane, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LW
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School2.53 miles
London Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DA
Mark Hall Academy2.58 miles
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LR
Church Langley Community Primary School2.71 miles
Church Langley Way, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TH
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School2.89 miles
Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9AT
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.01 miles
Moreton, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0JD
Potter Street Academy3.07 miles
Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9EU
Reedings Junior School3.08 miles
Bullfields, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9DD
Tany's Dell Community Primary School3.13 miles
Mowbray Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LS
Cooks Spinney Primary School and Nursery3.16 miles
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW
Health
Clinic
Child Development Centre2.66 miles
Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley Way, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TG
Child Development Centre2.66 miles
Minton Road, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TG
Chaseways (Cambian Learning Disabilities Limited)3.00 miles
1 Chaseways, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0AS
Nuffield House Community Clinic3.40 miles
The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AX
Keats House Clinic3.67 miles
The Fairway, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
Keats House3.67 miles
The Fairway, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
Keats House Community Clinic3.67 miles
Keats House, The Fairway, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
West Essex Mind3.69 miles
10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6NZ
Latton Bush Centre4.05 miles
Southern Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BL
Young Peoples Information Centre4.34 miles
Occasio House, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1AP
The Walk-In Centre4.39 miles
Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QP
Addison House Community Clinic4.42 miles
Chadwick House, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1EP
Galen House4.47 miles
Fourth Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DW
Harlow - Derwent Centre4.55 miles
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, CM20 1QX
Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre4.94 miles
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AL
Barbara Castle Health Centre5.49 miles
Broadley Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5SJ
GP
Old Harlow Health Centre2.50 miles
Jenner House, Garden Terrace Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AX
The Eden Surgeries, Hatfield Heath2.50 miles
Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Bishop`s Stortford, Essex, CM22 7EH
Church Langley Medical Practice2.66 miles
Church Langley Way, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TG
The Practice Osler House 2.92 miles
Potter Street, Harlow, Essex, England - Uk, CM17 9BG
Central Surgery2.93 miles
Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9AQ
Sawbridgeworth APMS3.22 miles
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England - Uk, CM21 0HH
Nuffield House Health Centre3.40 miles
Nuffield House Health Centre, The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AX
Sydenham House3.48 miles
Sydenham House, Monkswick Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3NT
The Hamilton Practice3.67 miles
Keats House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
The Ross Practice3.67 miles
Keats House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY
The Eden Surgeries, Hatfield Broad Oak3.81 miles
17 Cannons Lane, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop`s Stortford, Herts, CM22 7HX
Addison House Surgery4.42 miles
Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DS
North Weald Surgery4.47 miles
67 Wheelers Farm Gardens, Epping, CM16 6HZ
Lister Medical Centre4.72 miles
Lister House, Perry Road, Staple Tye, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7LU
Ongar Health Centre4.94 miles
Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre, Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AL
Barbara Castle Health Centre5.49 miles
Broadley Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5SJ
Hospital
Rivers Hospital3.22 miles
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
Princess Alexandra Hospital4.55 miles
Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX
Ongar War Memorial4.94 miles
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AL
Herts and Essex Community Hospital5.96 miles
Haymeads Lane, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH
St Margaret's Hospital5.98 miles
The Plain,, CM16 6TN
Broomfield Hospital11.76 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital11.98 miles
Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EH
Hertford County Hospital12.04 miles
North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1LP
Brentwood Community Hospital12.12 miles
Crescent Drive, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DP
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital12.44 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Springfield Hospital12.67 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Holly House Hospital12.74 miles
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5HX
Priory Hospital Chelmsford12.91 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Spire Hartswood Hospital13.14 miles
Eagle Way, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LE
Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital14.09 miles
Billericay Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA
North East London NHS Treatment Centre14.19 miles
c/o Care UK, King George Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8YB
Pharmacy
Ramco Chemist2.50 miles
43/45 High Street, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DN
Church Langley Pharmacy2.66 miles
Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow, CM17 9TG
Tesco Superstore2.71 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Church Langley Way, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TE
Village Pharmacy2.90 miles
7 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9AR
Douglas Pharmacy2.91 miles
Unit 3 Forelands Place, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9QD
The Potter Street Pharmacy2.92 miles
12 Prentice Place, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9BG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.30 miles
107 The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AS
Boots3.32 miles
16 The Stow, Mark Hall, Harlow, CM20 3AH
Netteswell Pharmacy3.49 miles
1 Pypers Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3NG
Boots3.71 miles
5 Bush House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6NS
Boots3.72 miles
9 North House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6PA
Asda Pharmacy4.19 miles
Water Gardens, Southgate, Harlow, CM20 1AN
Boots4.25 miles
37 Broad Walk, Harlow, CM20 1JA
Sainsbury Pharmacy4.25 miles
The Pharmacy, J Sainsbury Smarkets Ltd, Fifth Avenue, Allende Ave, CM20 2AG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.26 miles
5 Market House, Stone Cross, Harlow, CM20 1BL
Harlow Pharmacy4.37 miles
Ground Flr, Wych Elm House, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QR
Leisure
Park
DOWN HALL (Grade II Listed)1.18 miles
THE HOUSE, MARSH LANE (Grade II Listed)2.00 miles
PISHIOBURY (Grade II Listed)2.49 miles
PISHIOBURY PARK2.56 miles
HARLOW MARSH3.70 miles
BLAKE HALL (Grade II Listed)4.22 miles
CHURCH LANE FLOOD MEADOW4.30 miles
WEALD COMMON FLOOD MEADOW4.66 miles
THORNWOOD COMMON FLOOD MEADOW4.99 miles
ROUGHTALLEYS WOOD5.01 miles
HAWKENBURY MEADOW5.06 miles
PARNDON WOODS & COMMON5.16 miles
SOUTHERN PARKLAND5.24 miles
HATFIELD FOREST5.51 miles
EPPING GREEN6.18 miles
BRIGGENS (Grade II Listed)6.23 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Bishop's Stortford1.70 miles
Hatfield Heath, CM22 7EB
Co-op Old Harlow2.50 miles
Harlow, CM17 0DN
Tesco Harlow (Superstore)2.72 miles
Church Langley Way, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TE
Tesco Harlow (Superstore)2.88 miles
East Rd, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2TG
Nisa Local2.90 miles
33 Bell St, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9AR
Chahils Supermarket2.90 miles
7-9 Prentice Place, Potter Street, Harlow Essex CM17 9AD
M&S Harlow Gate Bp2.95 miles
Harlow Gate, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AG
Budgens Sawbridgeworth2.98 miles
London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9JS
Bullfields Store3.14 miles
21 Bullfields, Sawbridgeworth Herts CM21 9DE
Stow Convenience Store3.33 miles
17-18 The Stow Harlow Essex CM20 3AH
ALDI First Avenue3.40 miles
Harlow, CM20 3FA
Co-op Harlow3.56 miles
Manor Hatch, CM18 6JA
Co-op Harlow3.73 miles
Tye Green, CM18 6NR
M&S Southern Way Harlow Bp4.05 miles
Southern Way Great Parndon, Harlow, CM18 7BH
Sainsbury's Harlow4.25 miles
Fifth Allende Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2AG
Iceland Harlow4.29 miles
22 The Harvey Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1XW
Transport
Airport
London Stansted Airport8.18 miles
London City Airport19.99 miles
London Luton Airport25.18 miles
London Southend Airport26.25 miles
Cambridge City Airport29.69 miles
Biggin Hill Airport31.65 miles
London Heathrow Airport34.79 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 134.83 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 234.94 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 435.24 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 335.29 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 536.15 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal45.68 miles
London Gatwick Airport45.69 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal45.74 miles
Bus Stop
Rainbow Road (E)0.10 miles
Rainbow Road (W)0.11 miles
The Fox (NW)0.13 miles
The Fox (SE)0.13 miles
Colvers Close (NE)1.32 miles
Colvers Close (SW)1.32 miles
Post Office (NW)1.43 miles
Post Office (SE)1.43 miles
Chequers Road (W)1.50 miles
Chequers Road (E)1.51 miles
Thomas A'Bridge Cottage (N)1.60 miles
Gilden Way (NE)1.63 miles
St. Nicholas School (SE)1.65 miles
Gilden Way (SW)1.65 miles
The Crown (W)1.66 miles
The Crown (E)1.66 miles
Ferry Port
Woolwich Ferry North Pier20.29 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier20.36 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier20.45 miles
East India Pier20.61 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier20.69 miles
North Greenwich Pier20.74 miles
Canary Wharf Pier21.18 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier21.33 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays21.94 miles
Camden Lock Waterbus21.99 miles
St Katharine's Pier22.09 miles
Tower Pier22.11 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier22.19 miles
Greenwich Pier22.23 miles
London Bridge City Pier22.30 miles
Bankside Pier22.47 miles
Railway Station
Harlow Mill Rail Station2.64 miles
Sawbridgeworth Rail Station2.73 miles
Harlow Town Rail Station4.13 miles
Bishops Stortford Rail Station6.10 miles
Roydon Rail Station6.66 miles
Rye House Rail Station7.99 miles
Stansted Airport Rail Station8.06 miles
St Margarets (Herts) Rail Station8.16 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Rail Station8.40 miles
Broxbourne Rail Station8.97 miles
Ware Rail Station9.62 miles
Elsenham Rail Station9.83 miles
Cheshunt Rail Station10.66 miles
Ingatestone Rail Station11.35 miles
Hertford East Rail Station11.39 miles
Waltham Cross Rail Station11.42 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CM17 0Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment225
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, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£500,000
2025-05-08
semidetached
freehold
SLATE COTTAGES (1), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QS		£610,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-12-11   £530,000
THE FOX, THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QS		£500,000
2024-05-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
21, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£420,000
2024-10-10
semidetached
freehold
HOMEFIELDS (1), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QT		£610,000
2024-02-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-10   £340,000
25, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£325,000
2023-05-11
semidetached
freehold
2, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£500,000
2023-03-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-16   £377,500
8, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£420,000
2023-01-18
semidetached
freehold
7, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£600,000
2022-02-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-18   £473,000
LAUREL COTTAGE, 5A, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£497,500
2022-01-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-03-22   £450,000
11, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£436,500
2021-12-10
semidetached
freehold
10, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£500,000
2021-12-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-21   £300,000
HOMEFIELDS (7), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QT		£620,000
2021-09-13
semidetached
freehold
10A, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£200,000
2021-08-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
17, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£499,950
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
HONEY COTTAGE, NEWMANS END
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QU		£450,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
20, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£469,999
2021-05-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-04-24   £185,000
8, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£585,000
2021-02-19
semidetached
freehold
HOMEFIELDS (8), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QT		£420,000
2020-12-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-11-20   £343,000
SLATE COTTAGES (4), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QS		£282,000
2020-04-03
terraced
freehold
5, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£470,000
2019-04-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-21   £384,000
1, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£490,000
2018-06-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-06   £365,000
9, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£485,000
2018-01-19
semidetached
freehold
18, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£410,000
2017-07-19
terraced
freehold
16, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£320,000
2016-08-05
terraced
freehold
6, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£430,000
2016-07-08
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-05-06   £335,000
9, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£400,000
2016-06-10
semidetached
freehold
14, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£366,500
2015-04-17
semidetached
freehold
MATTHEWS CHAPEL, THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QS		£470,000
2014-07-24
detached
freehold
33, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£224,500
2013-05-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-23   £200,000
11, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£319,000
2013-03-28
semidetached
freehold
SLATE COTTAGES (2), THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QS		£319,950
2010-06-25
terraced
freehold
15, RAINBOW ROAD
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QP		£249,995
2010-05-26
semidetached
freehold
COLLINS CROSS FARM (THE BARN), NEWMANS END
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QY		£845,000
2009-10-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-14   £320,000
HILLCREST, THE GREEN
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QR		£370,000
2008-02-12
detached
freehold
16, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£250,000
2007-11-19
semidetached
freehold
3, PARKSIDE
MATCHING TYE
HARLOW
ESSEX
CM17 0QW		£375,000
2007-10-23
detached
freehold
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