Area Info for Fingringhoe (Essex)

Fingringhoe, Essex, UK

Fingringhoe is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the eastern part of England. It is situated near the River Colne and is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is part of the district of Colchester and is approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Colchester.

Historical Background

Fingringhoe has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The name is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning "Fingr's enclosure" or "Fingr's farmstead." The village has maintained its traditional character over the years, with several historic buildings and landmarks.

Fingringhoe Wick

One of the notable features of Fingringhoe is Fingringhoe Wick, a nature reserve managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is a popular site for birdwatching, walking, and enjoying the natural environment. The reserve encompasses a variety of habitats, including reed beds, marshes, and woodland, supporting diverse wildlife.

Local Amenities and Community

Fingringhoe is a small community with limited amenities, primarily consisting of a church, a pub, and some local farms. The village has a close-knit community and hosts events and activities that promote local engagement and conservation.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with nearby bus services connecting it to Colchester and other surrounding areas. The closest railway station is in Colchester, providing further connectivity to London and other major cities.

Natural and Cultural Significance

Fingringhoe's natural environment and historical sites make it a point of interest for visitors seeking a peaceful rural experience. Its proximity to Colchester, known for its Roman history and historic sites, adds to its cultural appeal.
Education
School
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.48 miles
Church Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BN
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge0.96 miles
Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HR
Millfields Primary School1.05 miles
Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
Broomgrove Infant School1.50 miles
Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Broomgrove Junior School1.50 miles
Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Alresford Primary School1.84 miles
Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Old Heath Community Primary School2.09 miles
Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Cherry Tree Primary School and Speech and Language Unit2.15 miles
Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG
Langenhoe Community Primary School and Pre-School2.25 miles
Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PG
Kendall Church of England Primary School2.71 miles
Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
The Thomas Lord Audley School2.71 miles
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Monkwick Junior School2.74 miles
School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School2.74 miles
School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Market Field School2.81 miles
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET
Elmstead Primary School3.01 miles
Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
St George's Infant School and Nursery3.03 miles
Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Health
Clinic
Heath House2.26 miles
Grange Way,, CO2 8GU
Thors Park3.01 miles
Thors Farm Road, Off Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JJ
Scrivens Hearing Care At Wimpole Road Surgery - Colchester3.07 miles
52 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL
The Orchards3.22 miles
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA
AHP Suffolk (Colchester)3.25 miles
Foxburrow Grange, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7NL
Portland Medical Practice3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Fields Medical Centre3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Abbey Field Medical Centre3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Abbey Field Medical Centre - Colchester3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Portland Medical Practice - Colchester3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
East Hill Surgery3.65 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RW
Castle Gardens Medical Centre3.65 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
Scrivens Hearing Care At East Hill Surgery - Colchester3.65 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RW
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Creffield Medical Centre)3.70 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Creffield Medical Centre3.70 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Chiro Health - Creffield Medical Centre3.70 miles
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
GP
Rowhedge Medical Practice : Dr Wall & Partners 0.94 miles
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HP
Wivenhoe Surgery1.27 miles
71 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PP
Coach Road Surgery1.99 miles
1 Coach Road, Colchester, CO7 8EA
University of Essex Medical Centre : Dr Wall and Partners 2.15 miles
University Health Centre, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Chapel Lane Surgery2.93 miles
Chapel Lane, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AG
Wimpole Road Surgery3.07 miles
52 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2DL
The Hawthorn Surgery3.25 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Abbey Field Medical Centre3.30 miles
Abbey Field Medical Centre, Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, Essex, CO2 7UW
Portland Medical Practice3.30 miles
Ypres Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UW
Castle Gardens Medical Centre3.65 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
The East Hill Surgery3.65 miles
The East Hill Surgery, 78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RW
Parsons Health Medical Practice3.65 miles
35A Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HS
Creffield Medical Centre3.70 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Colne Medical Centre3.72 miles
40 Station Road, Colchester, CO7 0DT
Layer Road Surgery3.84 miles
Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9LA
North Hill Medical Group - North Hill Surgery4.03 miles
18 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DZ
Hospital
Essex County Hospital4.05 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Oaks Hospital4.92 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Colchester General Hospital5.06 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Clacton Hospital9.15 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich14.26 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
St Peter's Hospital14.59 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Halstead Hospital15.33 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Bluebird Lodge16.17 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
St Leonards Hospital16.30 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital16.63 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Clements Hospital17.30 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close17.53 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Michael's Hospital17.90 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
The Ipswich Hospital17.93 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands17.93 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Braintree Community Hospital17.94 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
Pharmacy
Boots1.62 miles
11 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9HA
Lloydspharmacy2.40 miles
358 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RB
The Hythe Pharmacy2.76 miles
2 Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JB
Boots3.11 miles
118 Military Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2AR
Boots3.25 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Day Lewis Plc3.63 miles
Day Lewis East Hill (Formerly Priory Pharmacy), 81a East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QW
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.65 miles
338 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HP
Cavalry Road Pharmacy3.70 miles
15 Cavalry Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GH
Queen Street Pharmacy3.72 miles
12 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PJ
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.73 miles
7 Priory Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LG
Boots3.77 miles
5 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX
Boots3.78 miles
52 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AB
Fittleworth Medical Limited3.82 miles
D41-D42 Moorside Business, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ZF
Boots3.94 miles
2 Creffield Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3JB
Hutt Pharmacy4.00 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EB
Hutt Pharmacy4.00 miles
4 The Square, Iceni Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9EB
Leisure
Park
COLNE1.30 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)2.16 miles
SALARY BROOK2.87 miles
WELSH WOOD3.68 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)3.97 miles
BULL MEADOWS4.04 miles
CUDMORE GROVE4.07 miles
HILLY FIELDS4.55 miles
COLNE ESTUARY4.55 miles
HIGH WOODS4.74 miles
LEXDEN PARK4.85 miles
SPRING LANE MEADOWS5.02 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)5.60 miles
ST OSYTH'S PRIORY (Grade II Listed)5.61 miles
BLACKWATER ESTUARY6.19 miles
LAYER MARNEY TOWER (Grade II Listed)7.04 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Colchester0.83 miles
Rowhedge, CO5 7EA
Rowhedge Convenience Store0.86 miles
4 High Street, Rowhedge, Essex CO5 7HG
Co-op Colchester0.92 miles
Wivenhoe, CO7 9AH
Londis, Fingringhoe Road1.91 miles
43 Fingringhoe Road, Essex, CO2 8EB
Alresford Village Store1.95 miles
Colchester Main Road, Alresford Essex CO7 8DQ
SPAR Essex University2.15 miles
Spar Store, Wivenhoe Park, Essex, CO4 3SQ
SPAR University Of Essex (su2)2.15 miles
Su2 (essex), Essex, CO4 3SQ
Co-op Colchester2.39 miles
Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8FU
Co-op Colchester2.39 miles
Old Heath Road, CO2 8AT
Old Heath Convenience Store2.40 miles
218a Old Heath Road, Colchester Essex CO2 8AU
Co-op Colchester2.51 miles
Abbots Road, CO2 8BG
SPAR Colchester Road2.87 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO7 7EE
Budgens Elmstead Market2.89 miles
Kings Arms Clacton Rd, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7AA
Tesco Colchester (Superstore)2.92 miles
Greenstead Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TE
Costcutter Colchester3.09 miles
154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RA
Londis, Barrack Street3.19 miles
83 Barrack Street, Essex, CO1 2LW
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport22.18 miles
London Stansted Airport29.89 miles
Kent International Airport38.60 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport61.75 miles
Bus Stop
Brook Hall Road (W)0.05 miles
Brook Hall Road (E)0.06 miles
Frere Way (NW)0.06 miles
Frere Way (SE)0.06 miles
The Whalebone (SW)0.59 miles
The Whalebone (NE)0.60 miles
Station Road (E)0.66 miles
Railway Station (E)0.69 miles
Post Office (S)0.69 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station ()0.70 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station ()0.70 miles
Queens Road (N)0.75 miles
Queens Road (S)0.77 miles
Shipyard Corner (SW)0.90 miles
Shipyard Corner (NE)0.91 miles
Co-op (S)0.93 miles
Ferry Port
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing4.01 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing4.07 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal14.45 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing15.62 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing15.62 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing15.68 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing16.45 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing16.75 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing16.92 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing20.95 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing21.12 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal37.28 miles
Gravesend Pier37.48 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal40.88 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal52.26 miles
Railway Station
Wivenhoe Rail Station0.70 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station1.79 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station3.00 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station3.56 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station4.62 miles
Colchester Rail Station4.66 miles
Weeley Rail Station6.76 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station7.80 miles
Manningtree Rail Station8.02 miles
Mistley Rail Station8.55 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station8.71 miles
Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station9.15 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station10.11 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station10.89 miles
Kirby Cross Rail Station11.00 miles
Wrabness Rail Station11.17 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO5 7D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment130
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
8, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DE		£400,000
2025-04-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-10-10   £300,000
Sold 2016-01-29   £70,000
VIEWLANDS, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£700,000
2025-02-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-09-12   £650,000
PROVIDENCE PLACE, CHURCH ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BL		£395,000
2024-11-07
semidetached
freehold
BLYTH HOUSE, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£670,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
15, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DF		£400,000
2024-09-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-08   £340,000
12, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DE		£357,500
2024-05-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-02-15   £303,000
FENDERS, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£595,000
2024-03-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-09-07   £456,000
18, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£615,000
2023-07-21
detached
freehold
ATHLONE, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BY		£468,150
2023-07-17
semidetached
freehold
SALTMARSH HOUSE, SOUTH GREEN ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DW		£1,285,000
2023-01-13
detached
freehold
12, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£461,000
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
THE CROFT, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BY		£425,000
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
10, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£387,500
2022-06-23
detached
freehold
ADMIRALTY HOUSE, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£1,055,000
2022-05-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-03   £850,000
8, PYEFLEET CLOSE
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BT		£375,000
2022-05-23
detached
freehold
TILL JUNE, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£360,000
2021-12-21
detached
freehold
11, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£305,000
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
24, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£635,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-03-11   £620,000
23, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£540,000
2021-01-28
detached
freehold
19, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DG		£432,000
2021-01-22
detached
freehold
19, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£460,000
2020-11-27
detached
freehold
THE DINGLE (5), BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£387,500
2019-11-08
semidetached
freehold
2, FROGHALL CLOSE
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BS		£262,000
2019-11-05
detached
freehold
BALLAST HOUSE, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£580,000
2019-08-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-04-28   £575,000
LION GRANGE, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£490,000
2019-05-02
detached
freehold
BALLAST QUAY FARM, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£970,000
2018-12-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
HILL FIRS, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£430,000
2018-10-19
detached
freehold
25, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£447,000
2018-06-06
detached
freehold
HAMILTON COTTAGE, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£420,000
2017-10-27
semidetached
freehold
14, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DE		£264,500
2017-10-27
semidetached
freehold
HOLLYTREES, CHURCH ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BJ		£475,000
2017-06-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-22   £200,000
THE MOUNT, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£465,000
2017-01-05
detached
freehold
2, PYEFLEET CLOSE
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BT		£297,500
2016-11-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-11-26   £238,000
PARK HOUSE, BALLAST QUAY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DB		£625,000
2016-08-02
detached
freehold
2, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£219,000
2016-07-04
detached
freehold
17, FRERE WAY
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BP		£210,000
2016-03-14
detached
freehold
5, BROOK HALL ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7DF		£258,000
2015-11-26
semidetached
freehold
CALLANDERS, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£475,000
2015-03-30
detached
freehold
ST HELENS, FERRY ROAD
FINGRINGHOE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO5 7BX		£550,000
2015-03-16
detached
freehold
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