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Harwich West & South

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About

Harwich West & South covers the older, historic core of Harwich. The area centres around the compact grid of Georgian and Victorian streets near the waterfront, with traditional pubs and local shops. St Nicholas' Church and the Redoubt Fortress are prominent landmarks overlooking the narrow streets.

The area is defined by its working port and maritime heritage. The unique Treadwheel Crane, a surviving 17th-century structure, stands on the quayside. Views extend across the harbour to the cranes of Felixstowe and the open waters of the Stour and Orwell estuary.

Area overview

On average Harwich West & South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harwich West & South is £50,147 per year. There are 3 schools in Harwich West & South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harwich West & South is home to around 9,139 people, with a population density of about 260.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harwich West & South Population
9,139
Population density
260.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.6(-18%)
Public order
6.24(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-8%)
Other theft
3.94(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.95(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,666
94.85%
Other White
145
1.59%
Irish
51
0.56%
Other Asian
38
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.36%
Total population: 9,137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,738
22.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,623
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,299
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,279
16.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
999
12.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,724

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,975
50.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,229
31.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
10.37%
Social rents from council
146
3.74%
Other forms of private rent
74
1.89%
Total households: 3,906

Property prices in Harwich West & South

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Harwich West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harwich West & South 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 West & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached85£357,695
Flats2£142,500
Semi-Detached36£262,500
Terraced20£199,250

10 years median price trend in Harwich West & South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harwich West & South.

All postcodes in Harwich West & South

CO123UE

Cook Close

CO124DW

Main Road

CO124RB

Devon Way

CO123TZ

Bruges Close

CO125HH

The Street

CO125NN

Beechgrove

CO123TB

Hall Lane

CO125DR

Oakley Road

CO123SF

Brussels Close

CO123TN

Gordon Road

CO123TT

Brookmans Farm Cottages

CO124UY

Abbott Road

CO124XF

Acorn Close

CO125ES

Michaelstowe Close

CO125HA

Rectory Lane

CO125LD

Rectory Road

CO125HL

The Street

CO125HP

Wix Road

CO124PE

Hawthorn Chase

CO124TE

Ramsey Road

CO125DQ

Bramble Tye

CO125AB

Sparrows Corner

CO125DJ

Park View

CO125EN

Burr Close

CO125EQ

Bay View Crescent

CO125FG

Artillery Drive

CO125NH

Wrabness Road

CO124GB

Fronks Gardens

CO124PG

Celandine Way

CO125BX

Clacton Road

CO125ER

Michaelstowe Drive

CO125FF

Hammond Drive

CO125NF

Wrabness Road

CO124EG

Fronks Road

CO124GU

Orchid Close

CO124JG

Highfield Avenue

CO124RU

Valley Road

CO125AZ

School Road

CO125BU

Stones Green

CO125DH

Partridge Close

CO125EJ

Mayes Lane

CO125EX

Church Hill

CO125HN

The Street

CO123TJ

Gordon Road

CO125EU

Church Hill

CO123TX

Low Road

CO124QQ

Stour Valley

CO124UQ

Warham Road

CO125FT

Stour Valley

CO123SD

Louvain Road

CO124ER

Main Road

CO124RA

Devon Way

CO124UT

Oxenford Close

CO125JZ

Rectory Road

CO124DD

Main Road

CO124TJ

Clayton Road

CO125BT

Stones Green

CO125LE

Rectory Road

CO124DS

Kings Road

CO124EF

Fronks Road

CO125NL

The Hornbeams

CO124RG

Beryl Road

CO124WE

Kingfisher Drive

CO125AJ

Farm Road

CO125AT

High Street

CO125DB

Colchester Road

CO125EE

Lodge Road

CO125JT

Rectory Road

CO123TS

Low Road

CO123UL

Whinfield Avenue

CO124DR

Highfield Avenue

CO124GT

Primrose Avenue

CO125JF

Harwich Road

CO123TW

Gordon Way

CO124DH

Manor Lane

CO124RZ

Ramsey Road

CO124XH

The Dales

CO125EH

Mayes Lane

CO125JX

Rectory Road

CO124EA

Manor Lane

CO124EH

Seafield Road

CO124GN

Saffron Way

CO124SA

Orchard Close

CO125EP

Ramsey Road

CO124TS

Ainger Road

CO125EY

Main Road

CO124TH

Clayton Road

CO124WH

Bullfinch Close

CO125BJ

Wix Road

CO123TP

Richmond Crescent

CO124DT

Kings Road

CO124US

Long Meadows

CO124UU

Abbott Road

CO124WL

Chaffinch Drive

CO124XE

Rebow Road

CO125ET

Ramsey Road

CO123SZ

Kreswell Grove

CO125AL

Farm Road

CO125AX

Orchard Close

CO125EF

Lodge Close

Data Sources

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