Notable People
- Robert Wikeford or de Wickford, ( 1330-1390 ) Archbishop of Dublin, was born in Wickford, where his family are thought to have been Lords of the Manor of Wickford Hall.
- Alvin Stardust's mother used to own and run a café just outside of Wickford railway station (a common misconception is that it was indeed Billy Ocean's mother who used to own and run the café, but this is false). Alvin, himself, worked on a building site in Wickford before he was famous.
- Chantelle Houghton, winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2006 lives in Wickford.
- Capital Radio Afternoon DJ Chris Brooks lives in Wickford.
- Southend United's previous manager Steve Tilson.
- Comedy Actors/writers Rhys Thomas and Tony Way are both from Wickford.
- Tony Stockwell - A British author, television personality and psychic medium.
- Ryan Cleary (hacker)
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