Downham, Essex
| Downham | |
|---|---|
St Margaret's Church | |
Downham Location within Essex | |
| Area | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ728960 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BILLERICAY |
| Postcode district | CM11 1 |
| Dialling code | 01268 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Downham is a small village in the civil parish of South Hanningfield, in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of the county town of Chelmsford. The nearest towns are Billericay, 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) west-south-west, and Wickford, 2+1⁄4 miles (3.6 km) south-east.