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Chelmsford is a city in Essex, England, serving as the county town. It is one of three cities in Essex, noted for its local football club, Chelmsford City FC.

Althorne is a small village in Essex, about 13 miles east‑southeast of Chelmsford. It has its own Parish Council and is part of the Maldon & East Chelmsford parliamentary constituency.

Bicknacre is a small village in Essex with a population of about 2,263. It lies within the borough of Chelmsford and the parliamentary constituency of Maldon.

Boreham is a small village and civil parish in Essex, with a population of just under 4,000 residents. It lies about 3.7 miles north‑east of Chelmsford’s town centre, giving a quiet rural feel while remaining close to the district’s amenities.

Cold Norton is a rural village in Essex, situated about 10 miles east of Chelmsford and just over a mile north of the River Crouch. It lies on the Dengie Peninsula and is surrounded by other villages such as Purleigh and North Fambridge.

Danbury is a small village in Essex with a population of around 6,500, situated on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside. It offers a quiet, rural feel while remaining within commuting distance of larger towns and London.

East Hanningfield is a small village in Essex with a population of 1,126. It lies southeast of Chelmsford and northwest of South Woodham Ferrers, surrounded by other villages such as Butts Green, Bicknacre, Woodham Ferrers, West Hanningfield, Howe Green and Rettendon.

Fairstead is a small village in Essex, offering a quiet, rural setting close to the county town of Chelmsford. It is part of the Braintree district and lies within the CM3 postal area.

Ford End is a small village in the parish of Great Waltham, situated between Chelmsford and Great Dunmow in Essex. It comprises over 150 houses and offers a quiet rural setting with a sense of community.

Great Leighs is a small village in Essex, situated within the CM3 postal district. It offers a quiet rural setting while remaining within easy reach of the larger towns of Chelmsford and Braintree.

Great Waltham is a small village and civil parish in Essex with a population of 2,329 as of the 2021 census. The area is known for its rural setting and community feel.

The area is close to historic sites such as the 16th‑century Leez Priory in Little Leighs and the Anglican Cathedral in Chelmsford, offering a sense of heritage and cultural interest.

Hatfield Peverel is a village in Essex with a population of about 4,300, situated on high ground east of the River Ter. It offers a rural character while remaining within easy reach of Chelmsford by road and rail.