The parish of North Weald Bassett  is 3 miles north-east of Epping and 19 miles from London.

There are three main settlements within the Parish and which are North Weald Village, Thornwood Common and Hastingwood.

The highest parts of the parish are in the south and west, rising to 300 ft. and affording good views. From there the land slopes gently down to Cripsey Brook, which rises in the west, flows north-east through the centre of the parish, and forms part of the north eastern boundary. Shonks Brook, which joins Cripsey Brook, forms part of the northern boundary.

The historic North Weald Airfield is situated in the heart of the Parish close to the 14^th century St Andrew’s Church.

The Parish Council Offices are situated in the Parish Office, North Weald Library, High Road, North Weald.  The Office is open to Members of the Public on Monday, Wednesday & Friday, between 10am and 12 noon.

A list of Parish Councillors can be found by clicking here