Great Wakering is a village in the Rochford district, located near the River Roach and the Essex coastline. The area is known for its mix of residential and rural landscapes, with farmland and open spaces surrounding the village. Local amenities include shops, schools, and a community centre, serving the needs of residents. The nearby Havengore Bridge connects Great Wakering to Foulness Island, a remote and sparsely populated area.
Foulness Island is largely owned by the Ministry of Defence and has restricted public access. The island features marshland, tidal creeks, and wildlife habitats, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. A small community lives on Foulness, with limited facilities due to its isolation. The area’s history includes military use and coastal defences, adding to its unique character. Both Great Wakering and Foulness offer a quiet, countryside setting within reach of larger towns like Southend-on-Sea.
On average Great Wakering & Foulness has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Wakering & Foulness is £43,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Wakering & Foulness: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Great Wakering & Foulness area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,600 up to £1,470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £148,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £338,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £307,000 |
10 years price trend in Great Wakering & Foulness
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Lee Lotts
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Conway Avenue
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Little Wakering Road
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Church Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
SS39TX
Poynters Lane
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Newstead Road
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Rushley Close
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Little Wakering Road
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Little Wakering Road
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Old School Meadow
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Turtle Wall
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Alexandra Road
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Little Wakering Road
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Barling Road
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Mucking Hall Road
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Poynters Lane
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Shopland Hall Road
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Sutton Road
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Common Road
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Lee Lotts
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Alexandra Road
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Stuart Close
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Shopland Road
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Shopland Road
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Havering Close
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Cupids Chase
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Glebe Close
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Alexandra Road
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Little Wakering Road
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Barling Road
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Church Road
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Shoebury Road
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Conway Avenue
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Kimberley Road
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Carpenters
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Mucking Hall Road
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Sutton Road
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New Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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Chapel Lane
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Kingfisher Street
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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Sutton Road
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Common Road
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Conway Avenue
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Barling Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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The Cedars
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Shopland Road
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Little Wakering Road
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Alexandra Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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Barling Road
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Shopland Road
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Roding Close
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Common Road
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Conway Avenue
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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New Road
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Brick Road
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Little Wakering Hall Lane
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Carpenters
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Old School Meadow
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Southend Road
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Barrow Hall Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
SS30EN
Mercer Avenue
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Mucking Hall Road
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Bridge Road
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Barrow Hall Road
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North Street
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Alexandra Road
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Barling Road
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Barling Road
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Great Wakering & Foulness
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Little Wakering Hall Lane
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Morrins Close
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New Road
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Seaview Drive
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Estuary Gardens
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Barrow Hall Road
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Barling Road
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Southend Road
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Barling Road
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Barrow Hall Road
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Wakering Road
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Bridge Road
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Olivers Crescent
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Kingfisher Street
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Moreland Close
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Shopland Road
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Poynters Lane
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Sutton Road
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New Road
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Suttons Road
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Chapel Lane
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Little Wakering Hall Lane
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Coronation Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.