Shenfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shenfield |
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 St Mary's Church, Shenfield |
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 Shenfield
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| Area | 6.84 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,396 |
| • Density | 788.9/km2 |
| OS grid reference | TQ614950 |
| • London | 20.8 miles NNE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRENTWOOD |
| Postcode district | CM15 |
| Dialling code | 01277 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Shenfield is a town in Essex, England. It is a suburb of Brentwood. In 2020, about 5,396 people lived there.
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A Look at Shenfield's Past
Shenfield used to be a small village. It was built along an old Roman road. This road connected London and Colchester. Today, this road is called the A1023.
A writer and church leader named Nathaniel Ward worked in Shenfield from 1648 until 1652.
In the 1870s, a book called Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Shenfield. It said the village was near the railway. It also mentioned that Shenfield has been around since at least the time of Edward the Confessor.
Shenfield was once its own civil parish. In 1931, it had 3,501 people. In 1934, it became part of the urban district of Brentwood.
Exploring Shenfield's Location
The original village centre is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Brentwood. Shenfield has some small industrial areas. It also has a busy shopping area.
The main church in Shenfield is called St Mary the Virgin. St Mary's primary school is also nearby.
The town of Hutton is to the east of Shenfield. It is now mostly part of Shenfield's built-up area.
Sports and Fun in Shenfield
Shenfield is home to the Shenfield Cricket Club. This club started in 1921. It is located at the Courage Playing Fields. The Courage brewing family gave this land for the cricket club to use.
The club's symbol is a cockerel. This matches the symbol of the Courage brand. It also matches the weathervane on St Mary's church.
The Courage Playing Fields also have a play area for children. There are more playing fields on Alexander Lane. These are next to Shenfield High School.
Getting Around Shenfield
Train Travel
Shenfield railway station is a key transport hub. You can catch trains on several lines from here:
- The Great Eastern Main Line offers direct trains. These go to London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester, Clacton, and Ipswich. These trains are run by Greater Anglia.
- The Shenfield to Southend Line runs services to Liverpool Street. It also goes to Billericay, Wickford, Southend Airport, and Southend Victoria. You can easily connect to the Crouch Valley Line at Wickford to reach Southminster. These services are also run by Greater Anglia.
- The Elizabeth line starts its eastern journey at Shenfield. It offers trains to Paddington and Liverpool Street. During off-peak times, trains run about 8 times an hour. Two of these trains continue to Heathrow Terminal 5. MTR Elizabeth line operates these services.
Mainline trains reach Liverpool Street in 20 to 25 minutes. The Elizabeth line trains take about 43 minutes to reach Liverpool Street. Shenfield's excellent train service makes it a popular place for people who work in London.
The station is located on the A129. It is at the eastern end of the high street.
Bus Routes
Bus services in Shenfield are mainly run by First Essex. Some of the routes include:
- 9: Brentwood to Billericay and Basildon.
- 81: Warley to Hutton.
- 251: Warley to Wickford.
- 339: Epping to Shenfield.
- 351: Warley to Chelmsford.
Schools in Shenfield
Shenfield has two state secondary schools. They are Shenfield High School and St Martin's School. There are also two state primary schools. These are Shenfield St Mary's Church of England school and Long Ridings.
Shopping and Stores
The shopping area in Shenfield has many independent stores. You can find bars, shops, and many other places. These include takeaways, small restaurants, cafes, banks, and hair salons.
Community Places
Shenfield has a library. It was once at risk of closing. But now, a new library is being built. It will also have shops and homes.
The Brentwood Community Hospital serves Shenfield and the wider area. It is on Crescent Drive. It was rebuilt in 2008 and is very modern. There is also a private hospital, Nuffield Health, on Shenfield Road. It is very close to the NHS hospital.
Future Growth and Development
Shenfield is planning for new homes. A large development called Officers Meadow will have 825 homes. These will be built near the A12 and the railway line.
Plans for this area include a new primary school, a day nursery, and a care home. There are also hopes for new shops and a health centre. New grounds for Hutton FC are also being built nearby.
Several smaller housing developments have already appeared. These are on Crescent Drive, Shenfield Road, and Chelmsford Road. Another 75 homes are planned for land near Bishop Walk.
Images for kids
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Canola fields in Shenfield
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The greenbelt behind houses off Chelmsford Road.
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Row of houses in Chelmsford Road, Shenfield.
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Shenfield from above
