Ramsden Heath

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Ramsden Heath
Essex
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Aerial photograph of Ramsden Heath
Location
Grid reference: TQ714960
Location: 51°38’13"N, -0°28’18"E
Data
Population: 1,966  (2018 est.)
Post town: Billericay
Postcode: CM11
Dialling code: 01268
Local Government
Council: Chelmsford
Parliamentary
constituency:
Maldon

Ramsden Heath is a village in Essex, about eight miles south of the county town, Chelmsford. The closest towns though are Billericay (three miles to the west) and Wickford (three and a half miles south-east). The village is close to Hanningfield Reservoir. A smaller village, Downham sits immediately to the east.

In 2018, Ramsden Heath had an estimated population of 1,966.

Amenities

File:Ramsden Heath's village sign and War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 748556.jpg
The village sign and war memorial

There are three pubs in the village: the White Horse, the Nags Head and the Fox & Hounds. Other amenities include a cafe, hairdresser and tennis club.

There is also a free church and an air-conditioned village hall available for hire; it consists of a small hall, a large hall and kitchen facilities.

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