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Great Wakering, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Wakering is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,400. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,400 Population 35/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$56,833 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$507,275 home value, $1,421/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Great Wakering

Great Wakering

Great Wakering Rovers Football Club is a football club located in Great Wakering, near Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. The club are members of the Essex Senior League and play at Burroughs Park.

People

Population5,400
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,833
Per Capita$56,832
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$507,275
Rent$1,421
Ownership81.2%
Housing Units2,160

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+41.3%

Community

Population5,400
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates51.5524°, 0.8038°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,833
Median Age46.0 years

About Great Wakering

Great Wakering is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,400. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Wakering has a population of 5,400 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2%), with 1.8% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.4% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,400
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above United Kingdom avg
154.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.4%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Great Wakering vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Wakering is $56,833, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,832 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,093, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 491 business establishments. 36.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Great Wakering vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$56,833
24% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$56,832
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)491

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.2%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home36.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Wakering is $507,275, 80% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,421 (22% above the national average of $1,163). 81.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,160 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$507,275
80% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,421
22% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.2%
Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied18.8%
Housing Units2,160

Property Tax

Great Wakering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates51.5524°N, 0.8038°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 54 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 92 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 93 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 125 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 68 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 120 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 119 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 139 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 98 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 96 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 122 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 84 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 140 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 81 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Great Wakering has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area154.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.2%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home36.1%

Schools in Great Wakering

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Wakering Primary Academy
St George's Catholic Primary School
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Hinguar Community Primary School
Shoeburyness High School
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Barling Magna Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Great Wakering

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
ABC Oldies Radio MP3 320 kbps
Big L 1 80's, hits 70's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline North AAC+ 52 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 MP3 256 kbps
FUNKERFM world music AAC+ 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Great Wakering

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Castle Point Transport Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Combined Military Services Museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Leigh Heritage Centre
Mangapp's Farm
Mersea Island Museum
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Museum in the Park
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Radio Caroline Ross Revenge
RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Museum of Power
Whitstable Museum and Gallery

Libraries in Great Wakering

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burnham-on-Crouch Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Southminster Libary0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
West Mersea Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Whitstable Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Witham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Wakering

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Leysdown Market
Rayleigh Lanes

Hotels in Great Wakering

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shoeburyness Hotel

Restaurants in Great Wakering

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khan Restaurant
Mim Spice
The Shorehouse

Cafes in Great Wakering

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Buddies Diner Cafe & Pizzeria
Eastbeach
Gossip
Nanny Egg's Tea Garden And Store
Queen Bee's Tea Room
Serendipity Cafe
The Tea Room at Morley's

Clinics in Great Wakering

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Shoebury Surgery

Dentists in Great Wakering

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Together Dental

Train Stations in Great Wakering

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shoeburyness

Gas Stations in Great Wakering

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda

Breweries in Great Wakering

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Maldon Brewing Co
Mersea Island Brewery
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Wibblers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Great Wakering

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Ski Resorts Near Great Wakering

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Great Wakering

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Headcorn AerodromeSmall Airport
High Easter AirfieldSmall Airport
Horsey Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Hunsdon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Great Wakering

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Wakering Post Office
The Renown Post Office

Treatment Centers in Great Wakering

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Wakering

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints, Barling Magna
Friars Baptist Church
Garrison Church of St Peter and St Paul
Saint Andrew's, South Shoebury
Saint Mary the Virgin
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church
St Mary the Virgin, North Shoebury
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
St Peters, South Shoebury
St. George and The English Martyrs
The Salvation Army - Shoeburyness

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Wakering

What is the population of Great Wakering?

Great Wakering has a population of 5,400 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.5% male.

Is Great Wakering expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,833, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $507,275 (80% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Great Wakering?

Great Wakering has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Great Wakering?

Great Wakering has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,093. There are 491 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Great Wakering?

The median home value in Great Wakering is $507,275. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,421. The homeownership rate is 81.2%.

How are the schools in Great Wakering?

22.8% of adults in Great Wakering hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Great Wakering?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Wakering is 1.8% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 98.4% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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