Hereward Gardens, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS11 7EG.
At a glance
6 property sales on Hereward Gardens, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Apr 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £406,417.
House prices on Hereward Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hereward Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £406,417 | 14 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on Hereward Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 14 Apr 2023 | £378,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 20 Dec 2022 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 23 Jun 2022 | £408,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 16 Oct 2019 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 22 Oct 2018 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Hereward Gardens SS11 7EG | 8 Jan 2016 | £292,500 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Hereward Gardens
Crime
161 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hereward Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hereward Gardens is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Crouch from Noak Bridge to Runwell Flood warning area
- The River Crouch from Noaks Bridge to Runwell 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 Hereward Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service 102 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Runwell Community Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hilltop Infant School 237 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hilltop Junior School 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Beauchamps High School 1,486 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Wickford station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Rayleigh station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Swan Lane (S-bound, Swan Lane) 3 min walk
- Guernsey Gardens Lr (S-bound, Guernsey Gdns) 3 min walk
- Guernsey Gardens Lr (N-bound, Guernsey Gdns) 3 min walk
- Elm Road (opp, Swan Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 0.3 mi - London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 0.4 mi - Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 1.2 mi - Felmores Medical Centre
The Felmores Surgery, Felmores End, Basildon · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 725 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,714 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in SS11
- Beauchamps Drive£357k
- Church End Lane£320k
- Southend Road£514k
- Swan Lane£335k
- Running Well£723k
- Bridge Road£274k
- Lower Southend Road£217k
- Brock Hill£778k
- St Lukes Way£501k
- Station Avenue£303k
- Alderney Gardens£326k
- Hill Avenue£365k