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Harwich Town & Dovercourt

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Harwich Town & Dovercourt Population

6,418

Population density

3,643 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,818

90.67%

Other White

243

3.79%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.89%

African

0.61%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.56%

Total population: 6,417

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£300,000	£232,500	£272,500	£425,000	£530,000
Flats	13	£99,000	£67,200	£82,000	£115,000	£210,700
Semi-Detached	17	£255,000	£164,500	£220,000	£337,000	£385,000
Terraced	42	£186,250	£125,250	£164,250	£245,000	£287,125

10 years median price trend in Harwich Town & Dovercourt

All postcodes in Harwich Town & Dovercourt

CO123QL

Station Lane

CO123BS

Alexandra Road

CO123EL

Station Road

CO123HU

Albert Street

CO123LB

Marine Parade

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail