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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 107 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
107
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
61.7(+98%)
Shoplifting
13.87(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.24(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.46(+8%)
Public order
8.73(+68%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 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
Detached11£300,000
Flats13£99,000
Semi-Detached17£255,000
Terraced42£186,250

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

CO123AU

High Street

CO123LX

Station Road

CO123PJ

Main Road

CO123QG

Oakland Road

CO123DY

Market Street

CO123EA

Church Street

CO123HX

Albert Street

CO123SB

Lee Road

CO123AG

Kingsway

CO123DP

Church Lane

CO123JZ

Bay Road

CO124FB

Old Vicarage Road

CO123DT

Wellington Road

CO123NG

Golden Lion Lane

CO123QH

Portland Crescent

CO123QT

Brooklyn Mews

CO129AB

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123AL

Station Road

CO123HP

Coke Street

CO123LD

Orwell Road

CO123NF

Newhaven Lane

CO123RZ

St Michaels Road

CO123SJ

Lee Road

CO123EN

Outpart Eastward

CO123QE

Brooklyn Road

CO124DB

Birch Avenue

CO123BD

Grafton Road

CO123EF

Kings Head Street

CO123PS

High Street

CO123QQ

Oakland Road

CO123AS

East Street

CO123HL

Albemarle Street

CO123PE

Cliff Road

CO123AT

High Street

CO123BA

Waddesdon Road

CO123EQ

Bagshaw Road

CO123GT

Pattricks Lane

CO123QN

Portland Avenue

CO123RD

Marine Parade

CO123DG

Old Customs Houses

CO123FQ

Harbourside

CO123JE

Alexandra Street

CO123HY

Albert Street

CO123RH

Fronks Road

CO123HR

Stour Road

CO123LU

Main Road

CO123QA

Empire Road

CO123QF

Brooklyn Road

CO123AR

Victoria Street

CO123NQ

Cliff Road

CO123RG

Marine Parade

CO123ET

King's Quay Street

CO123EU

Kings Quay Street

CO123SE

Third Avenue

CO123FN

Bernard Mews

CO123AA

Kingsway

CO123DX

Market Street

CO123ED

Little Church Street

CO123RR

St Georges Avenue

CO123LS

Main Road

CO123DE

Currents Lane

CO123EG

Kings Head Street

CO123LG

High Street

CO123PT

High Street

CO123DF

Main Road

CO123GS

Stour Road

CO123JD

Stour Road

CO123QP

Paddock Close

CO123BN

Fernlea Road

CO123HA

Castlegate Street

CO123HT

Maria Street

CO123PA

High Street

CO123PF

High Street

CO123RL

Marine Parade

CO123EB

Church Street

CO123EE

Kings Head Street

CO123FP

Bernard Mews

CO123JF

Alexandra Street

CO123RY

Fronks Road

CO124AY

Langley Close

CO123AJ

High Street

CO123DQ

West Street

CO123LL

Marine Parade

CO123NY

Main Road

CO123BE

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123FD

Heron Way

CO123LT

Main Road

CO123ND

George Street

CO123NJ

Harbour Crescent

CO123NW

Mayflower Avenue

CO123SG

Lee Road

CO124BU

Main Road

CO124DA

Birch Avenue

CO129BJ

Harwich & Kingsway

CO123AY

High Street

CO123BW

Fernlea Road

CO123DL

Wellington Road

CO123RP

Beach Road

CO123FR

Barrack Lane

Data Sources

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