Great Wakering
A community guide to Great Wakering in England, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 5,400 residents
- Region
- England
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.5524, 0.8038
Geography and location
Great Wakering sits at approximate coordinates 51.5524 latitude and 0.8038 longitude within England. The terrain and natural features around Great Wakering reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider England road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Great Wakering offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in England: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Great Wakering's residents. Visitors passing through Great Wakering encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Great Wakering typically involves the regional road network of England or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United Kingdom. Local routes link Great Wakering to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of England. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Great Wakering.