Galleywood
| Galleywood | |
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The Eagle, Galleywood (2020) | |
Galleywood Location within Essex | |
| Population | 5,662 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | TL705028 |
| • London | 29.04 mi (46.74 km) |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHELMSFORD |
| Postcode district | CM2 |
| Dialling code | 01245 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Galleywood is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is situated on the south-western outskirts of the city of Chelmsford, about 30 miles (48 km) from London. The A12 trunk road passes nearby, which connects to the M25 in London. Galleywood sits astride a Roman road running south from Chelmsford towards Vange Creek; currently, the B1007 Stock Road and B1009 Beehive Lane run through it. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,662.
Galleywood was historically part of the parish of Great Baddow, and formerly comprised two villages or hamlets: Galleywood and Galleyend, about a mile apart. Galleywood became a separate parish in 1987. It has a higher percentage of retired citizens than the national average. Galleywood Common is approximately 400 yards in width and one mile in length, consisting of open fields and woodland. It also has St Michael's Church in the woodland, which is visible for many miles around.