Welcome to Daws Heath

Daws Heath is a small village located in the district of Castle Point in Essex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Benfleet and is surrounded by green fields and woodlands. Daws Heath is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village has a range of amenities, including a local pub, a post office, a convenience store, and a primary school. There are also several parks and open spaces in the area, including Daws Heath Nature Reserve, which is a popular spot for walking and birdwatching. The village is well-connected to the rest of Essex and London, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Daws Heath is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors and a relaxed way of life. The village has a strong community spirit, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to retire or a family-friendly community to raise your children, Daws Heath has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Deanes Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Desi Mckeown	Daws Heath Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 2TD 1268773545
Westwood Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gemma Clarke	Beresford Close Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2SU 01702559467 School Website
Hadleigh Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Fynn	Bilton Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2HQ 01702557979 School Website
Hadleigh Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Moore	Church Road Benfleet Essex SS7 2DQ 1702558619 School Website
Wyburns Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kath Sansom	Nevern Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7PE 1268770914 School Website
Cedar Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Maxwell	Hart Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3UQ 01268774723 School Website
The King John School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Doctor Daniel Steel	Shipwrights Drive Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 1RQ 01702558284 School Website
Usp College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Dan Pearson	Runnymede Chase Benfleet Essex SS7 1TW 1268756111 School Website
Thundersley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Dawson	Hart Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3PT 01268793251 School Website
Fairways Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Pinchback	The Fairway Leigh On Sea Essex SS9 4QW 01702525693 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 1.71 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 2.07 Miles

Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 2.67 Miles

Chalkwell The Ridgeway, Chalkwell, Essex, SS0 8PX 3.12 Miles

Hockley Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 3.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colt Minibus Service 01268 773553 21 Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PD 0.91 Miles
Colt Luxury Travel 01268 773553 21 Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PD 0.91 Miles
Cool Classic Cars Rayleigh 0800 468 1950 272 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LS 0.92 Miles
Kev's Minibuses 01702 558158 24B Homestead Gardens, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2AB 1.01 Miles
Pall Mall Premier Cars 01268 776568 Leslie Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PA 1.09 Miles
S And T Taxis 01268 353637 5 Rayleigh Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7TR 1.12 Miles
Taxi Club 0845 625 0667 5 Arterial Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7TR 1.12 Miles
Rick's Private Hire 07771 537101 14 Fairway Gdns, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QB 1.32 Miles
Compass Travel 01702 557358 106 Tattersall Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2QZ 1.57 Miles
Contract Cars 07799 764905 295 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LS 1.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss7 354D - Fairmead Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 76D - Daws Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 348D - Daws Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 324D - Broomfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 251D - Daws Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 98D - Bramble Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 271D - Queensmere Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 60D - Hadleigh Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 139D - Cranbrook Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 236D - New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 182 - Brook Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss6 900P - Brook Road Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ss7 407 - Victoria House Corner Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss7 336 - Rayleigh Road/Common Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss7 59 - Rectory Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dmc Healthcare 0844 4773291	The Hollies 41 Rectory Road Hadleigh Essex SS7 2NA
The Hollies 01702 416966	The Hollies 41 Rectory Rd, Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2NA
Se Essex Acute Respiratory Infection Hub 01268 206408	Gp Healthcare Alliance Suite 3, 351 London Road Hadleigh Essex SS7 2BT
Gp Healthcare Alliance - Ashingdon 01702 414970	Gpha Clinic Suite 3 351 London Road Hadleigh SS7 2BT
Ewmhs Castlept/Rochfd 0300 3001600	Council Offices Kiln Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1TF

Local Stores

Benfleet - Kiln Road
Kiln Road
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 1TE
01702 558442
shop.5145@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR South Benfleet
SPAR
22/28 High Road
South Benfleet
Benfleet
SS7 5LH
01268 906571
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yourvets
12 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7UR 01268 745180 rayleigh@yourvets.co.uk Website 0.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Value Pet Care
Rayleigh Road Veterinary Surgery 557 Rayleigh Road Eastwood Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 5HP 01702 421617 vpc@ehvg.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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Rayleigh Vets4pets Ltd
87 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JN 01268 772283 rayleigh@vets4pets.com Website 1.23 miles
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Medivet Rayleighdownes Veterinary Surgeons
28 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JQ 01268 776883 rayleigh@medivet.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Leigh-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
1603-1609 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 2SQ 01702 471 540 leighonsea@vets4pets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Medivet Benfleet London Road (Riverside Vets Benfleet)
370 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BG 01268 755801 Benfleet.London.Rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 1.57 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 3.98 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 4.81 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 7.17 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 7.61 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 7.91 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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