Local information
Southminster lies approximately three miles north of Burnham-on-Crouch and approximately ten miles south-east of Maldon, the two principle towns in the district, and is a second tier service centre. There are a range of educational, community, leisure and recreation, employment facilities and shopping opportunities. Southminster railway station is located to the East of the town, only 1.5 km away from the site. It is the terminus of the Crouch Valley railway line as well as providing access to London Liverpool Street Station. There is a bus stop directly in front of the site as well as along Queens Street, only an 8 minute walk from the site, that provides access to Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, Chelmsford and beyond.