Located approximately 21 miles north-east of London, it is a partially developed parish with large sections of open land.

An earlier private school, which was endowed by a Mr Joseph King in 1678 and funded from rents on houses, was established for "educating, apprenticing and supplying with religious books the poor inhabitants of the parish".

In 1833 there had been seven day schools in Chipping Ongar, one of which was endowed, the others providing education through parent fees.

Its buildings were demolished to make way for a new residential development and new youth and adult education centres.

[11] Since the closure of the Central line between Epping and Chipping Ongar in 1994, there is no longer a daily commuter train service in the parish.

The nearest London Underground service to the parish is Epping which is served by the Central line.

The closest National Rail service is from Brentwood, which is served by the Great Eastern Main Line and is operated by Transport for London (TfL).