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.
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Great Leighs is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Great and Little Leighs, in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. The settlement is positioned halfway between Chelmsford itself and Braintree, providing a central location within the district. In 1931 the parish had a population of 728, indicating a small, close‑knit community. The village falls within the CM3 postal district, which can be useful for identifying local services and amenities. Although the data does not detail specific amenities or transport links, the description highlights its rural character and proximity to larger towns, suggesting a balance between peaceful village life and access to broader regional facilities. The information provided paints a picture of a modest, historically rooted locality that has evolved from a civil parish to part of a larger parish structure within the Chelmsford district.