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About

Harwich Parkeston sits on the Essex coast in the Tendring district, immediately adjacent to Harwich International Port (formerly Parkeston Quay). The area grew around the quay and its freight and ferry terminals, with container handling and roll-on/roll-off berths lining the waterfront. Harwich International railway station is beside the port on a short branch off the main line, allowing trains to meet ships directly at the terminal. The location is defined by its working harbour and by the mouth of the River Stour and River Orwell where shipping channels lead into the North Sea.

The neighbourhood combines housing, port-related industry and a small range of local services clustered near the station and quay. Walks along the waterfront give close views of loading operations, navigational buoys and estuary traffic rather than extensive tourist facilities. Road access comes via the A120 corridor toward Colchester, while employment and planning priorities here remain closely linked to port activity, freight logistics and estuary management.

Area overview

On average Harwich Parkeston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harwich Parkeston is £46,225 per year. There are 5 schools in Harwich Parkeston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harwich Parkeston is home to around 7,863 people, with a population density of about 2,001.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harwich Parkeston Population
7,863
Population density
2,001.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.82(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.45(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+78%)
Public order
8.39(+64%)
Shoplifting
7.25(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,412
94.25%
Other White
132
1.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.53%
Irish
36
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
34
0.43%
Total population: 7,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,575
25.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
17.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,029
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
942
15.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
917
14.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,133
33.34%
Owns with a mortgage
939
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
626
18.42%
Social rents from council
307
9.03%
Other social rented
299
8.8%
Total households: 3,398

Property prices in Harwich Parkeston

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £222,750 in Harwich Parkeston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harwich Parkeston 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 Parkeston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£292,500
Semi-Detached35£235,000
Terraced27£185,000
Flats5£122,500

10 years median price trend in Harwich Parkeston

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

All postcodes in Harwich Parkeston

CO124HD

Rose Bank

CO124UP

Balton Way

CO124JB

Fronks Road

CO124FG

Jamestown Close

CO124HF

Parkeston Road

CO124SS

Refinery Road

CO124TY

Holyrood

CO124LT

Main Road

CO124GD

East Dock Road

CO124XW

Bexley Avenue

CO124AN

Ashley Road

CO124QG

Foster Road

CO124PA

Garland Road

CO124BA

Ray Avenue

CO124UB

Witch Elm

CO124GE

Ralph Knight Way

CO124NJ

The Green

CO124JD

Newton Road

CO124HG

Parkeston Road

CO124BW

Rawden Close

CO124SP

East Dock Road

CO124NA

Northsea View

CO124LZ

Main Road

CO124JZ

Pound Farm Drive

CO124PS

Una Road

CO124PD

Parkeston Road

CO124PP

Una Road

CO124TR

Ainger Road

CO124HW

Main Road

CO124AF

King Georges Avenue

CO124JP

Main Road

CO124BJ

Larksfield Crescent

CO124LB

Pound Farm Drive

CO124SB

Tyler Street

CO124FY

Main Road

CO124LA

The Haven

CO124HH

Main Road

CO124TZ

Holyrood

CO124JT

Norway Crescent

CO124AR

Ashley Road

CO124EP

Main Road

CO123UF

Frobisher Road

CO124UL

Long Meadows

CO124DU

Manor Road

CO124BL

Larksfield Crescent

CO124NZ

Station Road

CO124HB

Main Road

CO124PT

Europa Way

CO124LF

Dockfield Avenue

CO124LN

Main Road

CO124JX

Clarkes Road

CO124BT

Shaftesbury Avenue

CO124ED

Elizabeth Road

CO124AJ

Main Road

CO124NP

Harcourt Avenue

CO124QP

Abdy Avenue

CO124JE

Fronks Road

CO124DY

Manor Road

CO124AT

The Ridgeway

CO124GF

Williamsburg Avenue

CO124EN

Freshfields Road

CO124NS

The Close

CO124ET

Main Road

CO124BE

Easterling Close

CO124UH

Holyrood

CO124AE

King Georges Avenue

CO124AH

Main Road

CO124EE

Fronks Road

CO124NB

Chase Lane

CO124XT

Anson Close

CO124NT

Harcourt Avenue

CO124ES

Main Road

CO124JL

Grange Road

CO124DN

Main Road

Data Sources

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