Beckney Avenue, Hockley
- Land size
- 0.22 acres
Key Features
- Title EX422558
- Land & Woodland For Sale
- 0.22 Acres
- Approx 65Ft x 215FT
- Own Access, Excellent Location To Hockley Village
- Green Belt Land
- Ancient Woodlands
- Recreational Use
- Rare Opportunity
Description
Bear are please to offer a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful parcel of ancient woodland in one of Hockley’s most desirable residential areas. Tucked away along Beckney Avenue, this 0.22-acre plot offers peace, privacy, and a deep connection with nature — yet sits just moments from Hockley Station, with direct rail links to London Liverpool Street.
The woodland is surrounded by established, affluent properties and provides a wonderful chance to own a piece of historic English countryside. With its own private access, the land combines seclusion with convenience, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts, families, or those seeking an attractive long-term investment in green space.
As designated ancient woodland, the land is protected under UK planning and environmental law. Owners can enjoy the plot for recreational or conservation purposes, such as family picnics, wildlife watching, forest bathing, or light woodland management. You may also undertake small-scale maintenance, such as coppicing or replanting native species, in line with ecological best practices.
However, permanent development is not permitted without full planning permission, which is highly unlikely to be granted due to the woodland’s protected status. The land cannot be used for residential living, commercial operations, or the construction of permanent buildings. Any tree works or felling may require approval from the local authority or the Forestry Commission.
Beckney Avenue is a peaceful and prestigious location, just a short walk from Hockley Station and the local high street. The area is well connected to Rayleigh, Rochford, and the wider Essex coastline, offering a perfect blend of rural tranquility and accessibility.
This enchanting woodland represents a unique lifestyle opportunity — a private retreat surrounded by nature, right in the heart of an affluent residential area. Whether for personal enjoyment, conservation, or investment, this is a truly special piece of land.
Freehold
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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
- Yes
- 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
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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
70 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Lift Plumberow644 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Ashingdon1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Hockley1 mileOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 331
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Westerings1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 417
- Type
- Academy converter
- Riverside Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Lift Greensward964 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,605
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King Edmund School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Type
- Academy converter
- The FitzWimarc School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Type
- Academy converter
- William de Ferrers School2.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Sweyne Park School3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,429
- 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
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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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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Bear Estate Agents, Hockley
11 Main Road, Hockley, SS5 4QY
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