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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 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
89
Deprivation level
8/10
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
46.67(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.84(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(+2%)
Public order
9.03(+74%)
Other theft
8.52(+53%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 in Harwich Parkeston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 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
Detached15£280,000
Flats4£122,500
Semi-Detached36£237,500
Terraced28£175,000

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

CO124QG

Foster Road

CO124AX

The Vineway

CO124PH

Tyler Street

CO124HE

Parkeston Road

CO124PQ

Hamilton Street

CO124FY

Main Road

CO124LZ

Main Road

CO124UF

Howard Avenue

CO124BQ

The Vineway

CO124FX

Main Road

CO124JP

Main Road

CO124PB

Garland Road

CO124HP

Laurel Avenue

CO123FG

Heron Way

CO124LE

Dockfield Avenue

CO124XT

Anson Close

CO124EL

Williamsburg Avenue

CO124HG

Parkeston Road

CO124EP

Main Road

CO124GE

Ralph Knight Way

CO124LT

Main Road

CO124HX

Blackthorn Road

CO124HD

Rose Bank

CO124NZ

Station Road

CO124XR

Gravel Hill Way

CO123FL

Heron Way

CO124BG

The Vineway

CO124GF

Williamsburg Avenue

CO124BT

Shaftesbury Avenue

CO124HN

Deepdale Road

CO124TR

Ainger Road

CO124AS

Douglas Road

CO124NJ

The Green

CO124TY

Holyrood

CO124AF

King Georges Avenue

CO124AT

The Ridgeway

CO124QD

Makins Road

CO124AN

Ashley Road

CO124QP

Abdy Avenue

CO124UH

Holyrood

CO124XU

William Groom Avenue

CO124AE

King Georges Avenue

CO124JX

Clarkes Road

CO124AP

Ashley Road

CO124JJ

Grange Road

CO124UR

Pelham Close

CO124JY

Clarkes Road

CO124NR

Fryatt Avenue

CO124BB

Deepdale Road

CO124BL

Larksfield Crescent

CO124JB

Fronks Road

CO124NF

Main Road

CO124AU

The Ridgeway

CO124GA

Williamsburg Avenue

CO124HZ

Main Road

CO124AA

Main Road

CO124XB

Minerva Close

CO124JE

Fronks Road

CO124JL

Grange Road

CO124JU

Sweden Close

CO124LA

The Haven

CO124LH

Briardale Avenue

CO124NT

Harcourt Avenue

CO124HT

Main Road

CO124JS

Clarkes Road

CO124UN

Gravel Hill Way

CO124AB

King Georges Avenue

CO124EJ

Elizabeth Road

CO124LF

Dockfield Avenue

CO124UL

Long Meadows

CO124EE

Fronks Road

CO124HH

Main Road

CO124ED

Elizabeth Road

CO124HF

Parkeston Road

Data Sources

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