Waters Grove, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS3 0FT.
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At a glance
38 property sales on Waters Grove, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £465,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £450,544. Average sale prices rose from £415,995 in 2019 to £465,000 in 2025 (+12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% above the Southend-On-Sea average of £396,130 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% detached, 42% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Waters Grove range from £292,000 to £575,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 19 streets in Southend-On-Sea with at least two sales in the last year, Waters Grove ranks 4th for average price.
House prices on Waters Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SS3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 38 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £450,544 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 16 | £337,406 | 8 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Waters Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 19 Dec 2025 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 19 Dec 2025 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 8 Dec 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 27 Oct 2023 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 24 Mar 2023 | £527,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 30 Aug 2022 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 18 Aug 2022 | £419,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 1 Jul 2022 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 1 Jul 2022 | £363,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11A, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 30 Jun 2022 | £296,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 30 Jun 2022 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 30 Jun 2022 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 30 Jun 2022 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 27 May 2022 | £513,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 27 May 2022 | £302,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 21 Dec 2021 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £458,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £488,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £364,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £363,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £365,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 20 Dec 2021 | £292,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 17 Dec 2021 | £292,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 24 Nov 2021 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 15 Nov 2021 | £445,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 4 Jun 2021 | £367,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 1 Apr 2021 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 29 Mar 2021 | £373,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 29 Mar 2021 | £485,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 22 Nov 2019 | £489,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 22 Nov 2019 | £329,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 18 Nov 2019 | £489,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 18 Oct 2019 | £429,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Waters Grove SS3 0FT | 18 Oct 2019 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Waters Grove | £390,000 (Aug 2022) → £470,000 (Dec 2025) | +21% over 3 yrs |
| 4, Waters Grove | £489,995 (Nov 2019) → £575,000 (Dec 2025) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 15, Waters Grove | £295,000 (Jul 2022) → £350,000 (Dec 2025) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Waters Grove | £485,000 (Mar 2021) → £490,000 (Oct 2023) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 1, Waters Grove | £429,995 (Oct 2019) → £527,000 (Mar 2023) | +23% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Waters Grove
Crime
83 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waters Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waters Grove is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Paglesham, Rochford, The Wakerings and Potton Island Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Waters Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wakering Primary Academy 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Barling Magna Primary Academy 167 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bournes Green Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bournes Green Junior School 264 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School 218 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Shoeburyness High School 1,713 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Shoeburyness station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Thorpe Bay station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Southend East station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Medical Centre (o/s, High St) 3 min walk
- The Medical Centre (opp, High St) 3 min walk
- Little Wakering Corner (E-bound, High St) 4 min walk
- The Exhibition (o/s, High St) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wakering Medical Ctr.
274 High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea · 0.1 mi - Dr Kumar & Ptnr - Shoebury Hc
Shoebury Health Centre, Campfield Road, Southend-On-Sea · 1.5 mi - Shoebury Practice
Shoebury Health Centre, Campfield Road, Southend-On-Sea · 1.5 mi - Southend Coastal Surgeries - Thorpe Bay
99 Tyrone Road, Thorpe Bay, Southend-On-Sea · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Great Wakering · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Shoeburyness The Renown · 0.9 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Shoebury Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Lidl Lidl Shoeburyness · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Great Wakering Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Shoebury Pharmacy Campfield Road · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Drewsteignton (dental Surgery) · 1.1 mi
- Cambridge Dental Practice · 1.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 709 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,836 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Rochford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Waters Grove
Ethnic group
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 95.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 44.9% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 47.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.7% | 22.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.5% | 18.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 19.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 48.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.2% | 33% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.5% | 38.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15% | 15.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 13% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Rochford.
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