Welcome to South Hanningfield

South Hanningfield is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the city of Chelmsford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in South Hanningfield is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and historic architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

South Hanningfield is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The village store is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of groceries, household items, and gifts. The pub, The Three Compasses, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of food and drinks and is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School West Hanningfield Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jamie Bearman	Church Road West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8UQ 01245400327 School Website
St Luke's Park Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Nicholas Rudman	Liberty Way Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7LH 1268436050 School Website
Rettendon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Andrews	Main Road Rettendon Common Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DW 01268732096 School Website
Runwell Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Anthony	Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ 01268735329 School Website
Downham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Pigram Mr Sean Tobin	Church Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NU 01268710387 School Website
Wickford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Ramet	Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG 01268733071 School Website
The Wickford Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Bristow	Mount Road Wickford Essex SS11 8HE 01268733297 School Website
East Hanningfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Stainsbury	The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AE 01245400772 School Website
Hilltop Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Robinson	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268762531 School Website
Hilltop Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Leech	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268734649

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 2.54 Miles

Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 3.06 Miles

South Woodham Ferrers Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ 3.85 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 4.54 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 5.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hummer Limo Hire Essex 01268 711182 The Stables 71 School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1QN 1.51 Miles
Aztec Travel 07956 410437 2 South Hanningfield Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DR 1.87 Miles
Ais Luxury Cars 01268 479500 Lynfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7PP 2.08 Miles
Brown's Taxis 01268 767111 Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 2.56 Miles
Wickford Taxis 01268 272727 12A The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AJ 2.63 Miles
Allied Taxis 01268 575757 7-9 The Arcade, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AH 2.69 Miles
Nikitas Taxi Buses 01268 733333 21 Longfield Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8PU 3.15 Miles
Alan's Chauffeur Services 0800 634 2812 Shot Farm, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8RZ 3.24 Miles
Taxiquest 01268 442041 6 Carroll Gdns, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9DL 3.31 Miles
Chauffeur Bus 01268 455879 1 Great Saling, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8XH 3.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 113 South Hanningfield Village Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 12 Chalk Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm2 185 West Hanningfield Church Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm3 303 Highlands Farm Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm3 127 Bell Inn Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm2 187D Middlemead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 41D - Castledon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 27D - Debeavoir Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 356 Hoe Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss11 246D - Greenways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 67 - Alderney Gardens Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss11 372D - Church End Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 194D Meadow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 500D - Dowsett Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 140D - Quart Pot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swan Lane Surgery	66 Swan Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7DD
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
London Road Surgery 01268 765533	Market House Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG
Swanwood Partnership 01268 562444	2 Market Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0AG

Local Stores

Wickford - St Luke's Park
69 St. Lukes Way
Runwell
Wickford
Essex
SS11 7JJ
01268 766462
Store Website
1.57 miles

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SPAR South Woodham
SPAR
1 Warwick Parade
Clements Green Lane
South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JT
01245 320113
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pegasus Equine Veterinary Surgery
Cobblestones South Hanningfield Road South Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HX 01268 711921 0.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Wickford
Lynfords New Farm Runwell Road Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PS 01268 561414 wickford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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South Beech Veterinary Surgery
40 Southend Road Wickford Essex SS11 8DU 01268 560660 enquiries@southbeechvet.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Veterinary Group 31 London Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 2.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 10:00 and 17:30
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David Platt Equine Ltd
Woodlands East Hanningfield Road Butts Green Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TF 07768 572617 dpvet11@gmail.com 3.22 miles
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Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Barns Crows Lane Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 8RR 01245 429025 sarah@blaircourt.com Website 3.74 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 3.46 miles

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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 3.71 miles

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Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 3.99 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

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Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 5.35 miles

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Holybred Woods
Holybred Wood Is An Area Of 21 Acres Of Ancient Woodland In The Village Of Little Baddow. It Comprises Mostly Hornbeam Coppice, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Birch And Holly With An Under-Storey Containing Bluebell And Wood Anemone. The Wood Is A Haven For Many Types Of Wildlife Including Badgers. Chelmsford Lancashire 6.41 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 7.25 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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