Stansted is a well-connected village situated in the northwest of Essex, bordering Hertfordshire and lying close to the Cambridgeshire boundary. Most widely known for its proximity to London Stansted Airport, the area blends rural village charm with the amenities of a commuter hub. Stansted Mountfitchet, as it’s formally known, has retained much of its historical character, with a high street lined with independent shops and period cottages, and the ruins of Mountfitchet Castle offering both a tourist attraction and a window into the village’s medieval past.