Margaretting
Rural Essex village with superb road & rail access — home to the Elite Business Centre
About Margaretting
Margaretting is a peaceful village in mid-Essex, set between Chelmsford and Ingatestone. While primarily residential, it has become a sought-after commercial location thanks to the Elite Business Centre on Stock Road — offering private, self-contained office suites in a professional rural environment. The village combines the calm of countryside living with genuinely excellent transport links, making it ideal for businesses that want a prestigious Essex address without the cost and congestion of a city centre.
Neighbourhoods
Stock Road / Elite Business Centre
The commercial heart of the area. 18 private office suites with parking, ideal for sole traders and SMEs.
Margaretting village
Quiet residential village with a strong community feel. Great for business owners who want to live near their workplace.
Ingatestone (nearby)
The nearest town with shops, cafes, a railway station and amenities — just a 5 minute drive.
Getting Around
- Ingatestone railway station — 2 miles away (Greater Anglia to London Liverpool Street in ~35 min)
- Direct access to the A12 — 1.5 miles via Stock Road
- A414 to Chelmsford or Harlow — 10 min drive
- Chelmsford city centre — 4 miles (10–12 min drive)
- Stansted Airport — approx. 25 miles via A414/M11
Schools & Education
- Ingatestone & Fryerning C of E Primary School (Good)
- Ingatestone & Fryerning Junior School
- Stock C of E Primary School
- Anglo European School, Ingatestone (Outstanding)
Local Attractions
Landlord Insight
Margaretting and the surrounding mid-Essex corridor is a strong commercial location for small and growing businesses. The Elite Business Centre offers flexible, affordable office space at a fraction of Chelmsford city centre rates — with better parking and a quieter working environment.
Area at a Glance
Avg. Rent (PCM)
Office suites from £221/mo
London Commute
4 miles from Chelmsford city centre
Population
~1,000 (village)
Property Types
Private offices, rural residential, period cottages