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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. 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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 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
Flats9£100,000
Semi-Detached5£235,000
Terraced28£172,500
Detached6£372,500

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

CO123PA

High Street

CO123DQ

West Street

CO123PB

Hill Road

CO123HB

King's Quay Street

CO123LD

Orwell Road

CO123EA

Church Street

CO123FR

Barrack Lane

CO123EN

Outpart Eastward

CO123DS

Church Street

CO123HF

Stour Road

CO129BJ

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123LH

Main Road

CO123JQ

Talbot Street

CO123FN

Bernard Mews

CO123BD

Grafton Road

CO123QU

Holly Close

CO123EX

St Austins Lane

CO123FQ

Harbourside

CO123DA

West Street

CO129AB

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123LY

Station Road

CO123JZ

Bay Road

CO123HS

Stour Road

CO123DE

Currents Lane

CO123NS

Barrack Lane

CO123LG

High Street

CO123LL

Marine Parade

CO123BH

Park Terrace

CO123HT

Maria Street

CO123PU

Mill Lane

CO123LX

Station Road

CO123JY

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123LJ

Main Road

CO123AH

Nelson Road

CO123HN

Albemarle Street

CO123HZ

Vansittart Street

CO123EJ

Angel Gate

CO123AR

Victoria Street

CO123NW

Mayflower Avenue

CO123LR

Main Road

CO123GS

Stour Road

CO123QA

Empire Road

CO123BP

Ferndale Road

CO129AP

Harwich & Kingsway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.