Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough
- Land size
- 0.6 acres
Key Features
- Large Plot For Sale
- Village Location With Local Amenities & Transport Links Nearby
- Great Investment Opportunity - Long Term Or Short Term
- Currently Grassland
- Side Access - Front Access If Kerb Dropped (STTP)
- No Forward Chain!
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of land situated to the rear of 160 and 162 Wisbech Road, in the sought-after village of Thorney, just outside Peterborough. Extending to approximately 0.6 acres, this generous plot is currently laid to grass and offers tremendous potential for a variety of future uses—subject to the necessary planning consents. Located within walking distance of village amenities and offering excellent transport links, the land is available with no forward chain.
This versatile plot of land is tucked away in a private position behind two residential dwellings and benefits from side access. There is also scope for front access subject to the kerb being dropped and planning approval (STPP). Presently grassland, the site provides a blank canvas for a range of future opportunities.
Potential Uses (STPP):
•Residential development – Space to build one or more homes, ideal for self-builders or developers seeking a profitable project.
•Equestrian use – The size and layout lend themselves well to paddocks or small-scale stabling.
•Storage or commercial yard – Subject to approval, it could serve as a compound for vehicles, machinery, or materials.
•Smallholding or allotments – Perfect for those interested in growing produce or keeping livestock.
•Recreational space – Could be landscaped for private leisure use such as a garden retreat, play area, or micro-campsite.
•Eco or modular housing – A growing trend, especially for investors interested in low-impact living solutions.
Thorney is a charming and historic village located approximately 8 miles east of Peterborough, offering the ideal balance of rural living with urban convenience. Known for its rich heritage and conservation area status, Thorney centres around the impressive Abbey Church of St Mary and St Botolph, which dates to the 12th century.
The village offers a friendly and tight-knit community, complete with:
•A well-regarded primary school (Duke of Bedford Primary School)
•Village shop and post office
•Cafés, pub, and takeaway options
•A doctors’ surgery and pharmacy
•Regular bus services into Peterborough and Wisbech
•Excellent road links via the A47 for commuters.
There are also beautiful surrounding countryside walks, cycling routes, and nature reserves—ideal for those who enjoy outdoor living. Whether you're an investor, developer, or simply looking to secure land for the future, this plot in the heart of Thorney represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a versatile piece of land with strong long-term potential.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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 Property
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- Restrictions
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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
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- The Duke of Bedford Primary School171 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 221
- Type
- Community school
- Eye CofE Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 426
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Coates Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Community school
- Alderman Jacobs School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 671
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park Lane Primary & Nursery School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Sir Harry Smith Community College4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,084
- Type
- Academy converter
- Manor Drive Secondary Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 594
- Type
- Free schools
- City of Peterborough Academy5.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 853
- Type
- Free schools
- St John Fisher Catholic High School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Greater Peterborough UTC6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 464
- Type
- University technical college
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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