Barling Magna, Southend On Sea, SS3 0NJ

Barling Magna, formerly a civil parish and now part of the civil parish of Barling Magna, is a village in the county of Essex, England. It lies within the Rochford district and is located roughly 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) northeast of Southend-on-Sea, placing it close to the coast yet retaining a distinctly rural character. The village is also about 29 kilometres (18 miles) southeast of the county town of Chelmsford, providing convenient access to larger urban services while maintaining a peaceful village atmosphere. The locality’s designation as a village suggests a small, close-knit community with local amenities typical of rural Essex. Residents benefit from the proximity to Southend-on-Sea for leisure and commercial activities, while enjoying the quieter setting of Barling Magna’s countryside. The area’s placement within the SS 3 postal district situates it within the broader Southend-on-Sea postal region, offering a clear postal identity for services and deliveries.