Welcome to Roydon
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Roydon is a village located in the Epping Forest district of the county of Essex, England. It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Harlow, 3.5 miles (5.7 km) east of Hoddesdon and 4.6 miles (7.4 km) northwest of Epping, forming part of the border with Hertfordshire. The village lies on the Stort Navigation and River Stort. Roydon is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Ruindune, and appears later as Reidona in c. 1130, as Reindon in 1204, and as Roindon in 1208.The village has a village shop, sub post office, pharmacy and church. The church, St Peter's, dates from the Middle Ages and was given Grade I listed status on 20 February 1967.Briggens House dating back to the 18th century was used as a forgery centre for the WW2 SOE.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
521 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,416 (2021) |
Density |
464 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.2 |
Ward |
Diss & Roydon |
District |
South Norfolk |
Postcodes |
IP22 |
ONS ID |
E04006587 |
Council
Contact details for Roydon Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Roydon Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Roydon Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Roydon Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Roydon Parish.
Local News
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Where homes in Diss and Roydon could be built by 2038
Published: 21st Jul 2023
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Plans for £16m project in Diss with new doctor’s surgery
Published: 12th Apr 2024
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Town community fridge project forced to close after helpers verbally abused
Published: 16th Feb 2024