South Woodham Ferrers a great place to live

South Woodham Ferrers a great place to live

Why choose to live in South Woodham Ferrers

South Woodham Ferrers & Surrounding Villages

Welcome to our town, located on the banks of the salt water tidal river crouch South Woodham is a delightful place to live benefiting from good road links providing access to the A130, A12, A127 and A13. The rail station makes provision for commuters travelling at peak times with a direct service to Liverpool street station once all stops have been made on the branch line in approx. 50 mins after this point the trains run hourly in to Wickford station on the Southend Victoria line.

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If you have a family or are thinking of starting one, schooling & pre-schools will play an important part of making your decision on where to live, it is generally regarded that the standards of education from both primary and secondary schools are above average which is apparent from the available education figures and Ofsted reports.


The local facilities cater for all age groups with shops and restaurants, swimming pool and leisure centre through to the water ski club, Marsh farm and country park with riverside walks, Gym, parks and gardens, soft play facilities for the very young, numerous sports and clubs for all age groups.



We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors, we will happily discuss in detail your needs and requirements and welcome you to our town.

The Team at South Woodham Ferrers Church and Hawes.

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