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Harwich & Kingsway

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About

The Harwich & Kingsway ward encompasses the historic port town of Harwich, located at the confluence of the Stour and Orwell estuaries. Its area includes the main town centre and residential streets, extending to cover the Kingsway district to the west. The ward's geography is defined by its waterfront position, featuring working docks, ferry terminals, and maritime industrial zones that have long shaped its economy and character.

A prominent local landmark is the Harwich Redoubt, a circular Napoleonic-era fort. The ward contains the Harwich Electric Palace cinema, a rare surviving example of an early purpose-built cinema from 1911. Residential areas consist of Victorian terraces near the old town and more modern housing estates in the Kingsway section, creating a mix of architectural periods within a compact, coastal urban environment.

Area overview

On average Harwich & Kingsway has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harwich & Kingsway is £44,182 per year. There are 1 schools in Harwich & Kingsway: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harwich & Kingsway is home to around 3,665 people, with a population density of about 3,755.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harwich & Kingsway Population
3,665
Population density
3,755.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.32(+196%)
Shoplifting
30.01(+339%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.74(+227%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.46(+77%)
Public order
12.82(+150%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,262
89%
Other White
164
4.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
1.01%
Other Asian
29
0.79%
African
25
0.68%
Total population: 3,665

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
742
24.94%
Level 4 qualifications or above
555
18.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
494
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
453
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
14.49%
Total 16+ residents: 2,975

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
723
39.92%
Owns outright
484
26.73%
Owns with a mortgage
318
17.56%
Social rents from council
184
10.16%
Other social rented
57
3.15%
Total households: 1,811

Property prices in Harwich & Kingsway

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £245K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Harwich & Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£322,500£260
Semi-Detached2£245,000£251
Terraced24£176,500£216
Flats7£109,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harwich & Kingsway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,500£110,000£159,000£137,000
2017£322,500£123,000£185,250£145,000
2018£216,000£100,000£145,000£147,500
2019£176,250£98,000£172,500£156,000
2020£324,000£101,500£230,000£150,000
2021£76,000£240,000£170,000
2022£135,000£215,000£196,000
2023£332,500£115,000£230,000£176,000
2024£304,500£108,000£240,000£154,500
2025£330,000£83,000£235,000£170,000
2026£110,000£201,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£195£136£138
2017£175£206£175£143
2018£172£176£164£151
2019£184£166£169£155
2020£175£175£164£159
2021£161£223£177
2022£205£238£183
2023£275£195£225£208
2024£154£196£267£190
2025£260£152£220£207
2026£193£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harwich & Kingsway in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Harwich & Kingsway

Is Harwich & Kingsway safe?

Harwich & Kingsway records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Harwich & Kingsway?

The median sale price in Harwich & Kingsway is £178,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Harwich & Kingsway?

Harwich & Kingsway has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Harwich & Kingsway?

Harwich & Kingsway scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Harwich & Kingsway sits around rank 2,635 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 Harwich & Kingsway?

The average household income in Harwich & Kingsway is around £44,182 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Harwich & Kingsway?

Harwich & Kingsway is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ivan John Henderson (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Harwich & Kingsway

CO123ED

Little Church Street

CO123EB

Church Street

CO123BQ

Gwynne Road

CO123HY

Albert Street

CO123LF

High Street

CO123HW

Albemarle Street

CO123DG

Old Customs Houses

CO123HR

Stour Road

CO123NE

White Hart Lane

CO123EL

Station Road

CO123DT

Wellington Road

CO123PT

High Street

CO123EQ

Bagshaw Road

CO123JD

Stour Road

CO123ER

Kings Quay Street

CO123AW

Crown Lane

CO123HU

Albert Street

CO123HQ

Rose Cottages

CO123BG

Gwynne Road

CO123AA

Kingsway

CO123HX

Albert Street

CO123JJ

King's Quay Street

CO123LZ

Main Road

CO123LP

Main Road

CO123HH

The Quay

CO123AX

High Street

CO123JT

Kingsway

CO123NJ

Harbour Crescent

CO123PS

High Street

CO123HG

Pepys Street

CO123AJ

High Street

CO123QL

Station Lane

CO123PX

Hordle Street

CO123LT

Main Road

CO123NN

Mayflower Avenue

CO123EG

Kings Head Street

CO123LA

Milton Road

CO123JE

Alexandra Street

CO123AU

High Street

CO123JG

Ingestre Street

CO123NP

Barrack Lane

CO123DJ

Wellington Road

CO123AB

Kingsway

CO129AT

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123BA

Waddesdon Road

CO123BW

Fernlea Road

CO123DF

Main Road

CO123EF

Kings Head Street

CO123NF

Newhaven Lane

CO123AG

Kingsway

CO123JF

Alexandra Street

CO123FP

Bernard Mews

CO123NL

Harbour Crescent

CO123BJ

Park Road

CO123JR

Kingsway

CO123LS

Main Road

CO123DU

Hill Road

CO123DL

Wellington Road

CO123BZ

Grafton Road

CO123HP

Coke Street

CO123BN

Fernlea Road

CO123DP

Church Lane

CO123PY

Hordle Place

CO123JX

Marine Parade

CO123AY

High Street

CO123JW

George Street

CO123PZ

Hordle Street

CO123BS

Alexandra Road

CO123RA

Marine Parade

CO123DB

West Street

CO123ES

Kings Quay Street

CO123DX

Market Street

CO123JU

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123LB

Marine Parade

CO123NR

Beacon Hill Avenue

CO123ND

George Street

CO123DY

Market Street

CO123LU

Main Road

CO123DR

Church Street

CO123EU

Kings Quay Street

CO123QB

High Street

CO123AL

Station Road

CO129AR

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123AS

East Street

CO123DD

West Street

CO123HA

Castlegate Street

CO123BE

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123EE

Kings Head Street

CO123EY

St Augustines Court

CO123NG

Golden Lion Lane

CO123EZ

Eastgate Street

CO123JB

Canning Street

CO123BB

Grafton Road

CO123JA

Ingestre Street

CO123NY

Main Road

CO123NH

St Helens Green

CO123AT

High Street

CO123ET

King's Quay Street

CO123AP

High Street

CO123HL

Albemarle Street

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.