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Dovercourt Bay

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About

Dovercourt Bay ward encompasses the coastal settlement of Dovercourt, directly adjacent to Harwich. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. Its economy is linked to the nearby port and seasonal tourism, supported by a traditional high street and seafront amenities. The long shingle beach and promenade are central features, with a functional working harbour at its eastern edge.

The landscape is characterised by flat, open land meeting the sea, with the Dovercourt Lighthouses, a pair of 19th-century leading lights, standing as prominent landmarks on the greensward. Large areas of the foreshore consist of salt marsh and mudflats, which are significant for local wildlife. The ward includes the suburban neighbourhoods stretching inland from the coast, with community facilities centred around local schools and parks.

Area overview

On average Dovercourt Bay has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dovercourt Bay is £44,494 per year. There are 1 schools in Dovercourt Bay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dovercourt Bay is home to around 3,238 people, with a population density of about 3,359.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dovercourt Bay Population
3,238
Population density
3,359.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.97(+141%)
Shoplifting
37.68(+451%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.97(+104%)
Other theft
8.65(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,993
92.41%
Other White
79
2.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.49%
Total population: 3,239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
592
22.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
540
20.49%
Level 3 (A level)
463
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
445
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
13.96%
Total 16+ residents: 2,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
461
32.15%
Owns with a mortgage
378
26.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
26.29%
Other social rented
111
7.74%
Social rents from council
69
4.81%
Total households: 1,434

Property prices in Dovercourt Bay

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £268K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Dovercourt Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dovercourt Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£475,000£317
Semi-Detached11£268,000£229
Terraced20£195,500£220
Flats3£150,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dovercourt Bay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£105,000£160,000£149,250
2017£202,250£125,575£180,000£170,000
2018£363,750£129,500£176,250£189,000
2019£311,250£141,250£192,500£157,000
2020£130,000£320,000£178,500
2021£415,000£166,250£235,000£212,500
2022£418,500£162,500£251,000£237,500
2023£277,500£134,500£235,000£213,500
2024£370,000£142,000£230,000£215,000
2025£285,000£135,000£271,500£212,000
2026£475,000£173,000£242,000£181,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Bay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£181£183£158
2017£187£208£200£163
2018£244£211£184£178
2019£216£242£180£176
2020£228£178£181
2021£243£266£201£206
2022£216£260£255£231
2023£304£259£258£226
2024£283£264£216£212
2025£268£222£222£237
2026£317£236£278£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Bay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dovercourt Bay in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dovercourt Bay

Is Dovercourt Bay safe?

Dovercourt Bay records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dovercourt Bay?

The median sale price in Dovercourt Bay is £215,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dovercourt Bay?

Dovercourt Bay has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dovercourt Bay?

Dovercourt Bay scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dovercourt Bay sits around rank 7,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dovercourt Bay?

The average household income in Dovercourt Bay is around £44,494 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dovercourt Bay?

Dovercourt Bay is represented by 1 elected councillor: Garry William John Calver (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Dovercourt Bay

CO123RX

Fronks Avenue

CO123HJ

Main Road

CO124AY

Langley Close

CO123FG

Heron Way

CO123PJ

Main Road

CO123PH

Main Road

CO123QN

Portland Avenue

CO123RL

Marine Parade

CO123NQ

Cliff Road

CO123RD

Marine Parade

CO123PQ

Mill Close

CO123GT

Pattricks Lane

CO123RY

Fronks Road

CO123QJ

Pattricks Lane

CO124AL

Dovercourt Bay

CO124AG

King Georges Avenue

CO123RG

Marine Parade

CO123QQ

Oakland Road

CO123SB

Lee Road

CO123FF

Heron Way

CO124AB

King Georges Avenue

CO123PW

Cliff Road

CO124BX

Maple Close

CO123ST

Lower Marine Parade

CO124DB

Birch Avenue

CO123FH

Heron Way

CO123RR

St Georges Avenue

CO124AA

Main Road

CO123SE

Third Avenue

CO124AH

Main Road

CO123QH

Portland Crescent

CO123RF

The Gables

CO124DE

Lime Avenue

CO123PE

Cliff Road

CO124DA

Birch Avenue

CO123PP

Cliff Road

CO123QP

Paddock Close

CO123PR

Cliff Road

CO123SR

Lower Marine Parade

CO123SG

Lee Road

CO123SA

Elmhurst Road

CO124DF

Lime Avenue

CO124BY

Old Vicarage Road

CO123FD

Heron Way

CO123RS

Fronks Road

CO123FS

Main Road

CO123RZ

St Michaels Road

CO123RN

Fronks Road

CO123PD

High Street

CO124AF

King Georges Avenue

CO123QT

Brooklyn Mews

CO123SH

First Avenue

CO123QE

Brooklyn Road

CO123SJ

Lee Road

CO123QW

Portland Avenue

CO123RP

Beach Road

CO124BU

Main Road

CO123SS

Lower Marine Parade

CO123PF

High Street

CO123PN

High Street

CO124AE

King Georges Avenue

CO123QF

Brooklyn Road

CO124FB

Old Vicarage Road

CO123RH

Fronks Road

CO123RW

Fronks Road

CO123RJ

Fronks Road

CO123QG

Oakland Road

CO123SQ

Second Avenue

CO123FJ

Heron Way

CO123PL

Main Road

CO124AJ

Main Road

CO123FL

Heron Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.