Access to Hullbridge via the river would be subject to tides . Not sure of embarkation/disembarkation points that could be used along the River Crouch. Any walking in Hullbridge at present is not comfortable due to the poor condition of pavements in the adopted roads and the virtually non existent pavements in the unmade roads.
Housing for older residents in the village would be a good idea. I am in the older age bracket and having lived inHullbridge for over forty years would be loathe to leave . I am living in a four bedroom property which could be freed for a younger family if any new housing in the village could partly be available for older persons.