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Canford Avenue, Wickford

Land size
0.12 acres

Key Features

  • Planning Permission Granted
  • Semi Rural Location
  • 0.12 Acre Plot (STLS)
  • Ideal Self Build
  • Utilities Connected

Description

* Planning Permission Granted for a Detached Family Home *

Nestled in the charming semi-rural area of Canford Avenue, Wickford, this exceptional piece of land presents a unique opportunity for those looking to create their dream home or invest in a promising development. With planning permission already in place, the possibilities are vast, allowing you to bring your vision to life in a tranquil setting.

The land is conveniently equipped with all necessary utilities, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to construction. This feature not only simplifies the building process but also enhances the appeal of the property for potential buyers or renters in the future.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside, yet within easy reach of local amenities, this location strikes a perfect balance between peaceful living and accessibility. Whether you are seeking a quiet retreat or a vibrant community, Wickford offers a delightful environment to call home.

This land is a rare find, combining the advantages of planning permission and essential utilities in a picturesque setting. Do not miss the chance to explore the potential this property holds. Embrace the opportunity to create a bespoke residence tailored to your lifestyle in this idyllic part of Essex.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-03

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 9% 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
  • Crays Hill Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wickford Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    472
    Type
    Community school
  • North Crescent Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Runwell Community Primary School1.3 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 School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,486
    Type
    Foundation school
  • De La Salle School2.8 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
  • Mayflower High School3.2 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,616
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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, Wickford0.8 miles
Iceland Wickford, Wickford1.1 miles
Aldi Ramsden Heath Wickford, Wickford1.2 miles

GP surgery

London Road Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Wickford Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Runwell Hospital2.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field534 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 Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Sugden Avenue647 metres

Typical drive times

Basildon13 min · 5.9 miles
Wickford5 min · 1.6 miles
Billericay13 min · 5.4 miles
Chelmsford (city)21 min · 13 miles
South Woodham Ferrers15 min · 8 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

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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