Birch Green

Settlement in Essex Colchester

England

Birch Green

St Mary's Church Layer Breton
St Mary's Church Layer Breton Credit: PAUL FARMER

Birch Green is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated near the larger town of Billericay, Birch Green is a picturesque and tranquil location known for its scenic beauty and close-knit community.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 1,500 residents. The architectural style of the houses in Birch Green varies, ranging from traditional cottages to modern developments. The village is dotted with well-maintained gardens and green spaces, giving it a charming and welcoming atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Birch Green offers a range of amenities for its residents. There is a local convenience store that caters to everyday needs, as well as a village hall that hosts various community events. For recreational activities, there are several parks and open spaces where residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, or picnicking.

Birch Green benefits from its proximity to the bustling town of Billericay, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The village is also well-connected to neighboring areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. This makes it an attractive place to live for those who desire a peaceful rural setting while still having access to urban amenities.

Overall, Birch Green is a charming village in Essex that offers a peaceful and close-knit community, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby towns.

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Birch Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.837564/0.821953 or Grid Reference TL9419. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Church Layer Breton
St Mary's Church Layer Breton
Birch: Fields
Birch: Fields
Birch, St. Peter's Church: Western aspect occluded by trees
Birch, St. Peter's Church: Western aspect occluded by trees
Birch: 'Linden House'
Birch: 'Linden House'
Birch Church of England Primary School
Birch Church of England Primary School
Birch: Plaque to show that three trees were planted in 1995 to remember V.E. Day and V.J. Day
Birch: Plaque to show that three trees were planted in 1995 to remember V.E. Day and V.J. Day
Birch: Craxe's Green road junction
Birch: Craxe's Green road junction
Birch: Unharvested maize crop
Birch: Unharvested maize crop
Birch: Unharvested maize crop
Birch: Unharvested maize crop
Birch: Harvested field
Birch: Harvested field
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Eastern aspect
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Eastern aspect
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: The nave
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: The nave
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: The organ
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: The organ
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Remembering those who died in the two World Wars
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Remembering those who died in the two World Wars
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Three bell clappers fixed to the bench ends
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Three bell clappers fixed to the bench ends
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Nativity scene
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Nativity scene
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Altar tomb of Thomas Tey and his wife, Jane
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Altar tomb of Thomas Tey and his wife, Jane
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Altar tomb of Thomas Tey and his wife, Jane (detail) 1
Layer de la Haye, St. John the Baptist's Church: Altar tomb of Thomas Tey and his wife, Jane (detail) 1
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Birch Green is located at Grid Ref: TL9419 (Lat: 51.837564, Lng: 0.821953)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Colchester

Police Authority: Essex

What 3 Words

///imagined.surnames.purified. Near Layer de la Haye, Essex

Nearby Locations

Birch Green Calves Pasture

Related Wikis

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.837564,0.821953
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CO2 56
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.8366404/0.8198644
Bus Stop
School Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 150014010002
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: School Lane
Naptan Crossing: School Lane
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: School Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: esxdamjp
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8396139/0.8202497
Bus Stop
Mill Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 150014010004
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Mill Lane
Naptan Crossing: Mill Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Mill Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgdjam
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8367739/0.8199912
Bus Stop
Layer Breton Heath
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 150014010005
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Layer Breton Heath
Naptan Crossing: Heath Road
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan Landmark: Layer Breton Heath
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgdjap
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8339921/0.8193528
Bus Stop
School Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 150014010Y02
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: School Lane
Naptan Crossing: School Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: School Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgtjdp
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8396307/0.8201263
Bus Stop
Layer Breton Heath
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 150014011009
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Layer Breton Heath
Naptan Crossing: Birch Street
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan Landmark: Layer Breton Heath
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgjdtj
Naptan Street: Heath Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8337375/0.819845
Bus Stop
Hare and Hounds
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500BIRCH1
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hare and Hounds
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Hare and Hounds
Naptan NaptanCode: esxadtmg
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.834628/0.8194651
Bus Stop
Hare and Hounds
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500BIRCH1AA
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hare and Hounds
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Hare and Hounds
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgpgpw
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8346038/0.8193475
Bus Stop
Mill Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM1548
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Mill Lane
Naptan Crossing: Mill Lane
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Mill Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: esxadjwd
Naptan Street: Birch Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8366787/0.819886
Post Office
Birch Post Office
Addr Postcode: CO2 0PN
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 96151
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2274701/birch
Lat/Long: 51.8341903/0.8199281
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.8372759/0.8179451
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.8374747/0.820917
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.8372096/0.82361
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.8369543/0.826083
Birch Green
Place: village
Lat/Long: 51.8352437/0.8189052
Marker: post
Material: concrete
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 51.8388683/0.824431
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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