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Dovercourt Bay

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 moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dovercourt Bay Population

3,238

Population density

3,359.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,993

92.41%

Other White

2.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.77%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.52%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.49%

Total population: 3,239

Economics

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

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

4.81%

Total households: 1,434

Property prices in Dovercourt Bay

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Dovercourt Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dovercourt Bay over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£280,000	£215,000	£226,250	£303,750	£488,750
Terraced	18	£210,000	£166,995	£181,250	£243,750	£291,625
Semi-Detached	12	£271,500	£166,125	£231,250	£345,000	£410,000
Flats	7	£135,000	£87,400	£113,750	£144,000	£222,900

10 years median price trend in Dovercourt Bay

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: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Dovercourt Bay

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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