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Christchurch Avenue, Wickford

Key Features

  • Freehold Plot Measuring Approximately. 97' x 141'
  • Non Estate Location
  • Potential for Development (STP)

Description

Nestled in the charming semi-rural area of Wickford, this impressive plot of land on Christchurch Avenue offers a remarkable opportunity for redevelopment (Subject to Planning). Spanning approximately 97' x 141', this generous piece of land presents a blank canvas for those with a vision to create something truly special.

The location is ideal for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle while still being within easy reach of local amenities and transport links. The surrounding area boasts a delightful blend of countryside charm and community spirit, making it a perfect setting for a new residential project or a private retreat.

With its potential for redevelopment, this plot invites creative minds to explore various possibilities, whether it be for a single family home or a more extensive development. The semi-rural backdrop enhances the appeal, providing a serene environment that is hard to come by in today’s fast-paced world.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of land in a desirable location, making it an attractive prospect for investors and developers alike. Do not miss the chance to turn your dreams into reality in this picturesque part of Wickford.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-13

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Grange Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    311
    Type
    Community school
  • Wickford Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    472
    Type
    Community school
  • Crays Hill Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Crescent Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Runwell Community Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    362
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Bromfords School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,181
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beauchamps High School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,486
    Type
    Foundation school
  • De La Salle School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Basildon Lower Academy3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 14
    Pupils
    892
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Basildon Upper Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    847
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Wickford, Wickford0.7 miles
Iceland Wickford, Wickford1 mile
Aldi Ramsden Heath Wickford, Wickford1.1 miles

GP surgery

London Road Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Wickford Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Runwell Hospital2.3 miles

Green space

Play Space696 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Wickford Rail Station0.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sugden Avenue590 metres

Typical drive times

Basildon12 min · 5.8 miles
Wickford5 min · 1.5 miles
Billericay13 min · 5.3 miles
Chelmsford (city)21 min · 13 miles
South Woodham Ferrers15 min · 7.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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