Welcome to Galleywood

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

895 hectares

Population

5,662 (2021)

Density

632 people/km2

Mean age

42.3

Ward

Galleywood

District

Chelmsford

Postcodes

CM2

ONS ID

E04003956


Council

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Education

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Galleywood Parish.

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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.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Galleywood Parish.

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Local News

Essex road closure causes lengthy bus diversion that could impact school pupils

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Essex road closure causes lengthy bus diversion that could impact school pupils

Published: 27th Nov 2023

Essex takeaway fined £13k after rodent droppings found in kitchen

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Essex takeaway fined £13k after rodent droppings found in kitchen

Published: 19th Feb 2024

Chelmsford: Appeal after A12 collision

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Chelmsford: Appeal after A12 collision

Published: 1st Apr 2024