Ramsden Heath
| Ramsden Heath | |
|---|---|
Aerial photograph of the village and Hanningfield Reservoir, 2010 | |
Location within Essex | |
| Area | 0.818 km2 (0.316 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,966 (2018 estimate) |
| • Density | 2,403/km2 (6,220/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ714960 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BILLERICAY |
| Postcode district | CM11 |
| Dialling code | 01268 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Ramsden Heath is a village in Essex in the east of England. It is located approximately 8 mi (13 km) south of the county town of Chelmsford; the closest towns are Billericay, approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) west-south-west, and Wickford, approximately 3.5 mi (5.6 km) south-east. The village is close to Hanningfield Reservoir and the smaller village of Downham lies immediately to the east.
In 2018, Ramsden Heath had an estimated population of 1,966 and has approximately 600 households. The parish council is South Hanningfield, the local authority is the City of Chelmsford and it is sited within the parliamentary constituency of Maldon.