Lindsell facts for kids
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| Population | 260 United Kingdom Census 2011 |
| OS grid reference | TL643270 |
| • London | 46 mi (74 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dunmow |
| Postcode district | CM6 |
| Dialling code | 01371 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Lindsell is a small village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It's a quiet place with a rich history, surrounded by beautiful English countryside. Nearby, you'll find small communities like Holder's Green and Bustard Green. The village is home to a lovely old church called St Mary The Virgin.
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Lindsell's Past: A Look at History
The village of Lindsell has been around for a very long time. You can even see Roman bricks in the foundations of St Mary's church. This shows that people lived here many centuries ago!
The name "Lindsell" means "Huts among the lime trees." Over time, the village had other names too. In 1313, it was called "Templars" after John le Templar. Later, in 1381, it was known as "Rakefairs" from Robert Rekeviewer. The current name has been spelled in different ways, like 'Lyndesele' and 'Lindezel'.
In 1870, Lindsell was described as a village near a small stream. It was about 3.5 miles southeast of Thaxted. It was also 5 miles north-northeast of Dunmow Railway Station.
According to the 2011 Census, 260 people lived in Lindsell. The village name "Lindsell" is also a surname that some people have.
Who Lives in Lindsell? Community and Homes
The number of houses in Lindsell has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1851, there were 77 houses, which was the most ever. There was a big drop in houses in the early 1900s. This was likely because fewer people lived there after big events like the Boer War and World War I and World War II.
After 1945, many new houses were built. The number of homes went from 53 in 1931 to 71 in 1961.
Homes and Households
The 2011 census counted 91 households in Lindsell. Most of these, 69, were detached houses. There were also 19 semi-detached homes, 1 terrace house, 1 apartment, and 1 flat.
Most people, 197, lived in detached houses. About 52 people lived in semi-detached homes. A few people lived in terrace houses, flats, or apartments. On average, about 2.9 people lived in each home. This is a bit higher than the UK average of 2.3 people per home in 2011.
For heating, most homes (69 out of 91) used oil. Some used gas (11 homes) or electricity (2 homes). A few homes used a mix of heating types.
Age and Jobs
Lindsell has many people who are over retirement age. But it also has a good number of young people, from ages three to twenty-one. There are also many people between 35 and 51 years old.
The average age of people in Lindsell is 45. This is younger than the typical retirement age of 65. This shows that Lindsell is not just a village for retired people. Out of 260 people, only 17 were officially retired. Many people, 73, worked full-time or part-time. They worked for companies, within the village, or were self-employed.
Backgrounds and Beliefs
Most people in Lindsell are white. The 2011 census showed that 249 out of 260 people were listed as 'white with English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish heritage'.
The main church in the village is St. Mary the Virgin, which is an Anglican church. Many residents, 193 out of 260, said they were Christian. Two people were Buddhist. About 55 people said they had 'no religion', and ten people did not state their religion.
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Population 1801 to 1961
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1881 occupational structure
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