Foulness and The Wakerings is a rural ward in the Rochford district, located on the eastern edge of Essex. The area is known for its expansive marshlands and coastal landscapes, with much of the land owned by the Ministry of Defence. The ward includes the villages of Foulness, Churchend, and Great Wakering, which are connected by narrow lanes and surrounded by farmland. The remote location and limited public access contribute to its quiet, isolated character.
The Wakerings, particularly Great Wakering, has a more residential feel with local amenities, including shops and schools, while Foulness remains largely untouched due to its military use. The area is bordered by the River Crouch and the North Sea, offering views of tidal creeks and wildlife habitats. Agriculture and defence-related activities dominate the local economy, with few commercial developments. The ward’s sparse population and open spaces make it distinct from the more urbanised parts of Rochford.
On average Foulness and The Wakerings has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Foulness and The Wakerings is £43,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Foulness and The Wakerings: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £333,750 in Foulness and The Wakerings area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,600 up to £887,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £148,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £337,750 |
| Terraced | 9 | £307,000 |
10 years price trend in Foulness and The Wakerings
SS30AD
Lindsey Road
SS30BA
Seaview Drive
SS30BL
Conway Avenue
SS30DG
Fair Field
SS30DQ
Crouchmans Avenue
SS30EZ
Twyford Avenue
SS30GF
Barrow Hall Road
SS30QX
Barrow Hall Road
SS39XH
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30BU
Shoebury Road
SS30FF
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30HG
Little Wakering Hall Lane
SS30JG
Coronation Close
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Bridge Road
SS39XR
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30AY
Poynters Lane
SS30AZ
Poynters Lane
SS30GH
Barrow Hall Road
SS30PR
Southend Road
SS39TR
Wakering Road
SS30BQ
Conway Avenue
SS30BW
Conway Avenue
SS30DP
Broomways
SS30EY
Twyford Avenue
SS30FR
Shallows Avenue
SS30DN
Wedds Way
SS30EX
Mercer Avenue
SS30JH
Little Wakering Road
SS30JS
Little Wakering Road
SS30PS
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30QT
Barrow Hall Road
SS30DW
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30BY
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30DA
Common Road
SS30ER
Mercer Avenue
SS30FG
Mason Way
SS30HJ
Brougham Close
SS30PH
Havengore Close
SS30QB
Barling Road
SS39TT
Poynters Lane
SS30BT
Common Road
SS30EE
The Anchorage
SS30EQ
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30GW
Alexandra Road
SS39XN
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS39XS
The Chase
SS30AL
St John's Road
SS30DL
Common Road
SS30GG
Barrow Hall Road
SS30JJ
Little Wakering Road
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Mason Way
SS39XG
Bridge Road
SS30DH
Bridge Road
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Little Wakering Hall Lane
SS30PU
Barrow Hall Road
SS39XT
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30AJ
St Johns Close
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Common Road
SS30DR
Mariners Court
SS30JN
Kimberley Road
SS30QY
Barrow Hall Road
SS30DE
Brookside Avenue
SS30JP
Kimberley Road
SS30EP
Mercer Avenue
SS30JQ
Havenside
SS30RH
Northfield Crescent
SS39XL
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30BB
Shoebury Road
SS30BE
Seaview Drive
SS30DD
Conway Avenue
SS30DS
Beach Court
SS30ET
Crouchmans Avenue
SS30FU
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30GN
Alexandra Road
SS30HF
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30HS
Brougham Close
SS30JA
Exhibition Lane
SS30AS
New Road
SS30AU
Cupids Chase
SS30DX
Estuary Gardens
SS30EB
Fair Field
SS30HA
Lee Lotts
SS30HU
Conway Avenue
SS30PE
Great Wakering & Foulness
SS39TX
Poynters Lane
SS30AB
Newstead Road
SS30HE
Rushley Close
SS30LA
Little Wakering Road
SS30PB
Old School Meadow
SS39XQ
Turtle Wall
SS30GX
Alexandra Road
SS30JW
Little Wakering Road
SS39TS
Poynters Lane
SS30BP
Common Road
SS30HB
Lee Lotts
SS30HL
Alexandra Road
SS30JD
Stuart Close
SS30AF
Havering Close
SS30AX
Cupids Chase
SS30DZ
Glebe Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.