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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

CO123AJ

High Street

CO123DA

West Street

CO123DG

Old Customs Houses

CO123PD

High Street

CO123EG

Kings Head Street

Data Sources

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