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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 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
161
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
90.86(+192%)
Shoplifting
24.28(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.01(+228%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.1(+65%)
Public order
13.37(+157%)
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Harwich & Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harwich & Kingsway in the 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 Harwich & Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£351,250
Flats9£94,500
Semi-Detached6£238,000
Terraced29£170,000

10 years median price trend in Harwich & Kingsway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harwich & Kingsway.

All postcodes in Harwich & Kingsway

CO123DU

Hill Road

CO123JT

Kingsway

CO123LA

Milton Road

CO123PX

Hordle Street

CO129AT

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123BQ

Gwynne Road

CO123PU

Mill Lane

CO123BP

Ferndale Road

CO123EY

St Augustines Court

CO123NR

Beacon Hill Avenue

CO123AB

Kingsway

CO123EX

St Austins Lane

CO129AP

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123ER

Kings Quay Street

CO123JR

Kingsway

CO123LP

Main Road

CO123DD

West Street

CO123EZ

Eastgate Street

CO123JQ

Talbot Street

CO123NN

Mayflower Avenue

CO123QU

Holly Close

CO123EJ

Angel Gate

CO123HZ

Vansittart Street

CO123HB

King's Quay Street

CO123DA

West Street

CO123QB

High Street

CO123HG

Pepys Street

CO123BJ

Park Road

CO123JU

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123LR

Main Road

CO123PZ

Hordle Street

CO129AR

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123BZ

Grafton Road

CO123DB

West Street

CO123NL

Harbour Crescent

CO123RA

Marine Parade

CO123HN

Albemarle Street

CO123HW

Albemarle Street

CO123AP

High Street

CO123QL

Station Lane

CO123BS

Alexandra Road

CO123EL

Station Road

CO123HU

Albert Street

CO123LB

Marine Parade

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.