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Harwich Town & Dovercourt

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About

Harwich Town and Dovercourt are neighboring areas in Tendring, Essex, located on the eastern coast of England. Harwich is a historic port town with strong maritime connections, featuring landmarks like the Harwich Lighthouse and the Redoubt Fort. The town has a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, reflecting its past as a key naval and trading hub. Dovercourt, to the west, is a quieter residential area with a long seafront and sandy beaches, popular for leisure and outdoor activities.

The two areas are linked by a promenade, offering views of the Stour and Orwell estuaries. Harwich has ferry services to the Netherlands and Denmark, while Dovercourt provides local amenities and green spaces like Cliff Park. The combined area has a range of shops, pubs, and restaurants, catering to both residents and visitors. Its coastal location makes it a practical base for exploring nearby nature reserves and coastal trails.

Area overview

On average Harwich Town & Dovercourt has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harwich Town & Dovercourt is £34,500 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 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£287,500
Flats13£100,000
Semi-Detached21£250,000
Terraced45£190,000

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

CO123FS

Main Road

CO123HU

Albert Street

CO123JJ

King's Quay Street

CO123LB

Harwich Town & Dovercourt

CO123PW

Cliff Road

CO123QL

Station Lane

CO129BF

Harwich Town & Dovercourt

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.