Welcome to Galleywood
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Galleywood is a village surrounded by countryside in Essex; it is situated on the outskirts of the city of Chelmsford, about 30 miles from London. The A12 trunk road passes nearby, which connects to the M25 in London. Galleywood sits astride a Roman road running south from Chelmsford towards Vange Creek; currently, the B1007 Stock Road and B1009 Beehive Lane run through it. Galleywood was a part of the Great Baddow parish, comprising two villages or hamlets: Galleywood and Galleyend, about a mile apart. Galleywood has a population of 5,757 and has a higher percentage of retired citizens than the national average. Galleywood Common is approximately 400 yards in width and one mile in length, consisting of open fields and woodland. It also has St. Michael's Church in the woodland, which is visible for many miles around.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
895 hectares |
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Population |
5,662 (2021) |
Density |
632 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Galleywood |
District |
Chelmsford |
Postcodes |
CM2 |
ONS ID |
E04003956 |
Council
Contact details for Galleywood Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Galleywood Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Galleywood Parish.
Local News
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