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Harwich Town & Dovercourt

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About

Harwich Town occupies a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the Stour and Orwell estuaries. Its historic core is defined by narrow streets and maritime heritage, centred on the working harbour and ferry terminal. The area includes the redoubt fort and lighthouse, with views across to Shotley and Felixstowe.

Dovercourt lies immediately to the west, featuring a residential character and a sandy bay with a long promenade. Its seafront is notable for the pair of 19th-century lighthouses standing directly on the beach. The two settlements form a continuous urban area, connected by the Green and coastal paths.

Area overview

On average Harwich Town & Dovercourt has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harwich Town & Dovercourt is £44,182 per year. There are 1 schools in Harwich Town & Dovercourt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harwich Town & Dovercourt is home to around 6,418 people, with a population density of about 3,643.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harwich Town & Dovercourt Population
6,418
Population density
3,643 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.39(+95%)
Shoplifting
17.14(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.24(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.78(+101%)
Public order
8.41(+64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,818
90.67%
Other White
243
3.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.89%
African
39
0.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
36
0.56%
Total population: 6,417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,260
24.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,034
19.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
863
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
837
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
14.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,036
33.92%
Owns outright
906
29.67%
Owns with a mortgage
635
20.79%
Social rents from council
242
7.92%
Other social rented
158
5.17%
Total households: 3,054

Property prices in Harwich Town & Dovercourt

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Harwich Town & Dovercourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harwich Town & Dovercourt 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 Town & Dovercourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£255,000
Terraced46£189,000
Flats14£104,500
Detached12£302,500

10 years median price trend in Harwich Town & Dovercourt

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

All postcodes in Harwich Town & Dovercourt

CO123JJ

King's Quay Street

CO123AA

Kingsway

CO124AY

Langley Close

CO123NP

Barrack Lane

CO123EX

St Austins Lane

CO124BU

Main Road

CO123AB

Kingsway

CO123HN

Albemarle Street

CO123QQ

Oakland Road

CO123EF

Kings Head Street

CO123DB

West Street

CO123QA

Empire Road

CO123HA

Castlegate Street

CO123PT

High Street

CO123SR

Lower Marine Parade

CO123HU

Albert Street

CO123PA

High Street

CO123QP

Paddock Close

CO124FB

Old Vicarage Road

CO123QU

Holly Close

CO123NF

Newhaven Lane

CO123AG

Kingsway

CO123GS

Stour Road

CO123JE

Alexandra Street

CO123RL

Marine Parade

CO123PY

Hordle Place

CO129AR

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123JQ

Talbot Street

CO123BA

Waddesdon Road

CO123QE

Brooklyn Road

CO123NQ

Cliff Road

CO123DE

Currents Lane

CO123JD

Stour Road

CO123NE

White Hart Lane

CO123EB

Church Street

CO123ES

Kings Quay Street

CO123ER

Kings Quay Street

CO123EL

Station Road

CO123JG

Ingestre Street

CO123PJ

Main Road

CO123HL

Albemarle Street

CO123RP

Beach Road

CO123RG

Marine Parade

CO123EU

Kings Quay Street

CO123LA

Milton Road

CO123JF

Alexandra Street

CO123AX

High Street

CO123NS

Barrack Lane

CO129AB

Harwich & Kingsway

CO129AT

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123NH

St Helens Green

CO123NN

Mayflower Avenue

CO123SB

Lee Road

CO123DS

Church Street

CO123BZ

Grafton Road

CO123AU

High Street

CO123QT

Brooklyn Mews

CO123LX

Station Road

CO123AY

High Street

CO123QB

High Street

CO123ED

Little Church Street

CO123LP

Main Road

CO123FD

Heron Way

CO123NL

Harbour Crescent

CO123BW

Fernlea Road

CO123PR

Cliff Road

CO123JY

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123DR

Church Street

CO123QG

Oakland Road

CO123PZ

Hordle Street

CO123QN

Portland Avenue

CO123DT

Wellington Road

CO123SG

Lee Road

CO123HH

The Quay

CO123RJ

Fronks Road

CO123QJ

Pattricks Lane

CO123LJ

Main Road

CO123PW

Cliff Road

CO123JA

Ingestre Street

CO123ND

George Street

CO123LS

Main Road

CO123PE

Cliff Road

CO123HG

Pepys Street

CO123RY

Fronks Road

CO123RF

The Gables

CO123LR

Main Road

CO123NW

Mayflower Avenue

CO123NR

Beacon Hill Avenue

CO123JW

George Street

CO123PU

Mill Lane

CO123AR

Victoria Street

CO123GT

Pattricks Lane

CO123NY

Main Road

CO123JZ

Bay Road

CO123BH

Park Terrace

CO123EN

Outpart Eastward

CO123QH

Portland Crescent

CO123BJ

Park Road

CO123FQ

Harbourside

CO123JU

Harwich & Kingsway

Data Sources

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