Birch is a small village in Essex, located about 5 miles south‑west of Colchester. It offers a quiet rural setting with a local parish council and a close community feel.
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Birch, Essex is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) south‑west of Colchester and 17 miles (27 km) north‑east of Chelmsford, the county town. The village falls within the parliamentary constituency of North Essex and has its own parish council. Residents benefit from the village’s rural character while remaining within commuting distance of larger towns. The locality is part of the CO 2 postal district, indicating its proximity to Colchester’s amenities and transport links. The community’s governance structure suggests a degree of local engagement and civic involvement.