Welcome to Ridgewell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ridgewell is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, about six miles from Haverhill on the main road between Haverhill and Braintree. Its population was 503 in 216 households in the 2001 census, with mean age 41.35 years, the population increasing to 509 at the 2011 Census. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Ridgewell has a village shop, primary school and two pubs: the White Horse and the King's Head. St Laurence's Church dates from the 14th century and is a grade I listed building.The church has a ring of 6 bells. https://dove.cccbr.org.uk/detail.php?tower=16172RAF Ridgewell was the base for the USAAF 381st Bomb Group (H) and No. 90 Squadron RAF, part of No. 3 (Bomber) Group, during the Second World War.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
606 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
574 (2021) |
Density |
95 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.8 |
Ward |
Stour Valley North |
District |
Braintree |
Postcodes |
CO9 |
ONS ID |
E04003922 |
Council
Contact details for Ridgewell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ridgewell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ridgewell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Ridgewell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ridgewell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ridgewell Parish.
Local News
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Appeal hearing for Ridgewell 24 homes plans is completed
Published: 8th Jan 2024
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Ridgewell: 24 homes plans refused by planning inspector
Published: 8th Feb 2024
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Braintree, Witham and Halstead streets with most crimes in June | Braintree and Witham Times
Published: 23rd Aug 2021