Area Info for Pleshey (Essex)

Overview of Pleshey

Pleshey is a small village located in Essex, England. It is known for its historic significance and rural charm. The village is situated within the district of Chelmsford and is characterised by its traditional English countryside setting.

Historical Significance

Pleshey has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It was once a notable centre during the Norman period and has several historical landmarks. The village is perhaps best known for Pleshey Castle, a motte-and-bailey castle built in the 12th century, which played a role in the region's medieval history.

Pleshey Castle

Pleshey Castle is a prominent historical site within the village. Although now largely in ruins, the castle remains a significant archaeological and historical monument. It was constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest and served as a defensive stronghold. Today, the site is of interest to visitors and historians alike.

Community and Amenities

Pleshey is a small, close-knit community with a few local amenities. It features a village hall, a church, and some traditional country pubs. The village maintains a peaceful rural atmosphere, attracting visitors seeking tranquillity and historical exploration.

Location and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads and is within reasonable distance of Chelmsford, providing connections to larger towns and transport links. Its scenic surroundings make it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities.
Education
School
Ford End Church of England Primary School1.56 miles
Main Road, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.00 miles
South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1DF
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.81 miles
The Street, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3NY
Chelmer Valley High School3.23 miles
Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER
Newlands Spring Primary School Academy Trust3.72 miles
Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU
The Flitch Green Academy3.77 miles
Tanton Road, Little Dunmow, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3GG
Broomfield Primary School3.79 miles
School Lane, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DN
Felsted School3.85 miles
Stebbing Road, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3LL
Roxwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.97 miles
The Street, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4PE
Columbus School and College4.05 miles
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery4.19 miles
Trent Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JH
Tanglewood Nursery School4.21 miles
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX
Parkwood Academy4.21 miles
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford4.21 miles
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS
Felsted Primary School4.26 miles
Watch House Green, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3EB
St Pius X Catholic Primary School4.31 miles
Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HY
Health
Clinic
Chelmsford - The Linden Centre2.78 miles
Woodlands Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
The Crystal Centre2.78 miles
Puddings Wood Drive, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7LF
Edward House2.78 miles
Edward House, Woodlands Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7LF
Broomfield Physiotherapy Department3.02 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
The Old Mill4.94 miles
Haslers Lane, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XS
Dunmow Clinic5.01 miles
58 New Street, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BH
Research Delivery - Anglia Ruskin University5.17 miles
Ashby House, Brook Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1UH
Project Hope5.19 miles
Atholl House, 65A Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JE
Springfield Green Clinic5.32 miles
Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7HZ
Primecare Primary Care - Chelmsford5.57 miles
North Chelmsford Health Centre, White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PA
North Chelmsford Walk-In Centre5.58 miles
2 White Hart Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF
North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre5.58 miles
2 White Hart Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF
Chelmsford & Essex Centre5.65 miles
New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0QH
Sk:N Chelmsford5.67 miles
1 Navigation Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HZ
Chelmsford and Essex Centre5.70 miles
New London Road,, Chelmsford, CM2 0RJ
Chelmsford Medical Centre (Chelmsford)5.71 miles
Fenton House, New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
GP
Little Waltham Surgery2.96 miles
30 Brook Hill, Chelmsford, CM3 3LL
Dickens Place Surgery3.72 miles
Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU
Felsted Surgery3.74 miles
Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3DL
Melbourne House Surgery4.16 miles
Parkside Medical Centre, Melbourne House Surgery, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DY
Tennyson House Surgery4.30 miles
20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HW
Sunrise Avenue Surgery4.47 miles
143 Sunrise Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4JW
Mountbatten House Surgery4.69 miles
1 Montgomery Close, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6FF
Humber Road Surgery4.96 miles
Humber Road Surgery, 27 Humber Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PE
John Tasker House5.01 miles
56 New Street, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BH
The Writtle Surgery5.03 miles
16A Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, Essex, CM1 3EH
Rivermead Gate Medical Centre5.08 miles
123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1TR
Angel Lane Surgery5.13 miles
Angel Lane Surgery, Angel Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AQ
North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre5.58 miles
Sainsbury`s, 2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF
Whitley House Surgery5.71 miles
Crompton Building, Writtle Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RW
Beauchamp House Surgery5.82 miles
Beauchamp House, 37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0DB
Great Notley Surgery5.88 miles
Great Notley, Notley Green, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GS
Hospital
Broomfield Hospital3.06 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Springfield Hospital4.66 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Priory Hospital Chelmsford5.29 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital5.71 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Braintree Community Hospital7.47 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Michael's Hospital7.48 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Ongar War Memorial9.41 miles
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AL
Herts and Essex Community Hospital11.06 miles
Haymeads Lane, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH
Rivers Hospital12.13 miles
High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
St Peter's Hospital12.17 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital12.62 miles
Billericay Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA
Brentwood Community Hospital13.22 miles
Crescent Drive, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DP
Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital13.26 miles
Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EH
Halstead Hospital13.75 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Princess Alexandra Hospital14.21 miles
Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX
St Margaret's Hospital14.23 miles
The Plain,, CM16 6TN
Pharmacy
Brook Hill Pharmacy2.96 miles
30 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3LL
Morrisons Pharmacy3.70 miles
Morrisons Supermarket, Copperfield Road, North Melbourne, CM1 4UX
Melbourne Pharmacy4.20 miles
18 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DW
Shadforth Pharmacy Co Ltd4.37 miles
253 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4DP
Boots4.47 miles
133 Sunrise Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4JW
The Pharmacy4.85 miles
1 Clematis Tye, Crocus Way, North Springfield, CM1 6GL
Rivermead Pharmacy5.08 miles
Unit 3&4 Rivermead Gate, Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TR
Boots5.11 miles
10-12 Torquay Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6NF
Ropers The Chemist Ltd5.14 miles
3-5 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AB
The Village Pharmacy5.15 miles
52 The Green, Writtle, Essex, CM1 3DU
Village Pharmacy5.15 miles
52 The Green, Writtle, Essex, CM1 3DU
Yogi Pharmacies Ltd5.23 miles
7 Market Place, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AX
Boots5.51 miles
43 High Chelmer, Chelmsford, CM1 1DD
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.57 miles
2 White Hart Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PH
Tesco Stores Limited5.61 miles
Tesco Store, 47-53 Springfield Park Rd, Chelmsford, CM2 6QT
Boots5.71 miles
Unit 1a Crompton Building, Writtle Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RW
Leisure
Park
LANGLEYS (Grade II Listed)2.18 miles
FLITCH WAY4.08 miles
CHELMER VALLEY RIVERSIDE4.96 miles
NEW HALL, BOREHAM (Grade II Listed)5.08 miles
GREAT NOTLEY5.79 miles
CUCKOO WOOD5.98 miles
BOREHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.07 miles
HYLANDS PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.37 miles
TERLING PLACE (Grade II Listed)6.82 miles
SALING GROVE (Grade II Listed)7.04 miles
SALING HALL (Grade II Listed)7.35 miles
HOPPIT MEAD7.35 miles
EASTON LODGE (Grade II Listed)7.40 miles
GALLEYWOOD COMMON7.87 miles
HATFIELD PRIORY (Grade II Listed)8.42 miles
RIFFHAMS (Grade II Listed)8.44 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Barrack Lane1.89 miles
Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1ET
M&S Broomfield Hospital3.03 miles
Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Broomfield Convenience Store3.62 miles
291 Main Road, Chelmsford Essex CM1 7AU
Londis Linsells of Felsted3.65 miles
Felsted, Felsted, CM6 3DG
Morrisons Chelmsford3.70 miles
Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UX
Co-op Dunmow3.90 miles
Webb Road, Flitch Green, CM6 3FY
Woodhall Convenience Store4.05 miles
2 Woodhall Parade, Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BA
Londis Broomfield Sev Station4.13 miles
74 Main Street, Chelmsford, CM1 7DH
Co-op Chelmsford4.15 miles
Trent Road, CM1 2LQ
Co-op Chelmsford4.16 miles
Broomfield, CM1 7BU
Co-op Chelmsford4.18 miles
Melbourne Parade, CM1 2DW
Tesco Chelmsford (Express)4.38 miles
265-267 And 269 Broomfield Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4DP
Co-op Chelmsford4.58 miles
Kings Road, CM1 2BB
Costcutter Chelmsford4.85 miles
14 Meon Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7QQ
ASDA Admiral Click & Collect4.96 miles
Bp Garage, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY
SPAR Anglia Uni5.09 miles
Spar, Rivermead Gate, Essex, CM1 1SQ
Transport
Airport
London Stansted Airport8.84 miles
London Southend Airport20.45 miles
London City Airport25.98 miles
Cambridge City Airport29.78 miles
London Luton Airport34.10 miles
Biggin Hill Airport36.50 miles
Bus Stop
Back Lane (E)0.07 miles
School (NW)1.57 miles
School (SE)1.58 miles
Back Lane (SE)1.62 miles
Back Lane (NW)1.63 miles
Sandon Hill (NW)1.66 miles
Sandon Hill (SE)1.66 miles
Apple Tree Corner (E)1.68 miles
Apple Tree Corner (W)1.70 miles
Apple Tree Corner (E)1.70 miles
Apple Tree Corner (NW)1.71 miles
Smallshoes (S)1.71 miles
Smallshoes (N)1.71 miles
Apple Tree Corner (SE)1.71 miles
Warners Farm (N)1.73 miles
Warners Farm (S)1.73 miles
Ferry Port
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing20.58 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing21.34 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal24.56 miles
Gravesend Pier24.90 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing25.93 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier25.98 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing26.04 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier26.08 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier26.19 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier26.69 miles
North Greenwich Pier27.20 miles
East India Pier27.25 miles
Canary Wharf Pier28.07 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier28.25 miles
Greenwich Pier28.69 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays28.75 miles
Railway Station
Chelmsford Rail Station5.27 miles
Cressing Rail Station7.72 miles
Braintree Rail Station7.79 miles
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station7.79 miles
Braintree Freeport Rail Station7.95 miles
White Notley Rail Station8.10 miles
Stansted Airport Rail Station8.74 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station9.60 miles
Ingatestone Rail Station9.61 miles
Sawbridgeworth Rail Station10.87 miles
Elsenham Rail Station11.27 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Rail Station11.33 miles
Bishops Stortford Rail Station11.48 miles
Harlow Mill Rail Station12.09 miles
Billericay Rail Station12.16 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station12.55 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CM3 1H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment359
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
MOAT COTTAGE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HG		£875,000
2025-05-13
detached
freehold
BUTLERS, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HE		£1,130,000
2025-05-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-01-28   £620,000
THE BARN, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£1,100,000
2024-12-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-01-22   £860,000
2, VICARAGE ROAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1JG		£445,000
2024-03-27
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW END, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HG		£607,500
2023-11-03
detached
freehold
BECKETS, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£1,180,000
2022-03-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-27   £750,000
EASTWYN, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£742,500
2021-09-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-03-23   £407,500
LITTLE MOAT COTTAGE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HG		£375,000
2021-09-15
detached
freehold
WOOLMERS, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HQ		£1,150,000
2021-08-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-12   £470,000
22, WOOLMERS MEAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HH		£625,000
2021-03-12
semidetached
freehold
18, WOOLMERS MEAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HH		£395,000
2020-11-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-15   £223,000
LAVENDER COTTAGE, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£275,000
2020-11-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-18   £235,000
Sold 2007-03-27   £245,000
BARDS HALL, MASHBURY ROAD
MASHBURY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM1 4TL		£1,142,500
2020-10-08
detached
freehold
ST MICHAELS COTTAGE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HA		£515,000
2020-04-02
terraced
freehold
LITTLE ORCHARD, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HJ		£605,000
2018-07-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-04-21   £236,000
PLEACHFIELD, VICARAGE ROAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1JG		£1,900,000
2017-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-01-04   £1,800,000
19, WOOLMERS MEAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HH		£345,000
2016-11-08
semidetached
freehold
ROSEDENE, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£462,500
2016-04-05
detached
freehold
2, WOOLMERS MEAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HH		£320,000
2015-11-30
terraced
freehold
CASTLE COTTAGE, PUMP LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HD		£540,000
2015-10-30
detached
freehold
FORGE COTTAGE (1), BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£425,000
2015-06-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-05-10   £383,995
NEW WOODS, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HG		£485,000
2014-07-28
detached
freehold
HILL HOUSE, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£687,600
2014-04-11
detached
freehold
1, ROOTERS HILL
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1JF		£250,000
2014-03-25
semidetached
freehold
LADYSTILES, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£545,000
2013-04-25
detached
freehold
7, WOOLMERS MEAD
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HH		£240,000
2012-05-10
terraced
freehold
BARDS HALL COTTAGE, MASHBURY ROAD
MASHBURY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM1 4TL		£400,000
2012-01-18
detached
freehold
1, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HQ		£388,000
2011-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-06-28   £399,950
FORGE VIEW, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£342,000
2011-02-04
semidetached
freehold
WOOLMERS ORCHARD, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HQ		£345,000
2010-07-29
detached
freehold
ST MICHAELS COTTAGES (3), THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HA		£240,000
2010-01-06
terraced
freehold
LEATHER BOTTLE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HG		£200,000
2009-12-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-15   £227,000
MOUNTBRIDGE COTTAGE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HE		£480,101
2009-10-16
semidetached
freehold
PLESHEY HALL, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HJ		£570,000
2007-08-29
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HE		£415,000
2007-06-27
detached
freehold
THE FORGE, BACK LANE
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HL		£180,000
2006-12-15
detached
freehold
THE GARDENS, THE STREET
PLESHEY
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM3 1HE		£550,000
2006-03-10
detached
freehold
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