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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

CO125LN

The Maltings

CO124NN

Chamomile Way

CO125DT

Oakley Road

CO125JB

Seaview Avenue

CO124WF

Swallow Close

CO124XD

Jubilee Close

CO125AN

Farm Road

CO125DU

Oakley Road

CO125DY

Hewitt Road

CO125DZ

Hewitt Road

CO125EL

Mayes Lane

CO125FJ

Yeomanry Gardens

CO123TD

Hall Lane

CO124NE

Violet Chase

CO124RE

Beryl Road

CO124RP

Valley Road

CO125BP

Stone's Green Road

CO125FE

Regimental Way

CO125ND

Wrabness Road

CO123SL

Vienna Close

CO123SW

St Edmunds Close

CO125DD

Stonehall Lane

CO125FP

Oakley Gardens

CO125JG

Harwich Road

CO125LA

Rectory Road

CO125LZ

Primrose Lane

CO125NE

Wrabness Road

CO125DX

Derby Villas

CO124QR

Oakley Road

CO125EZ

Davall Close

CO125JL

Clacton Road

CO125JS

Cherry Tree Close

CO124TP

Chevy Court

CO125EA

Harwich Road

CO125FL

Michaelstowe Lane

CO125HE

Hankin Avenue

CO125HR

Wix Road

CO123SX

St Denis Close

CO123TQ

Hazelville Close

CO124RL

Ramsey Road

CO125DP

Oakley Road

CO124QS

Oakley Road

CO124QY

Dove Crescent

CO125BN

Stone's Green Road

CO124GX

Dovercourt Tollgate

CO124WG

Magpie Close

CO125AS

Queen Street

CO125HB

Wrabness Road

CO125HF

Aldon Close

CO125JE

Harwich Road

CO125BS

Stones Green

CO125BW

Stones Green Road

CO125DF

Colchester Road

CO125LG

The Soils

CO125LH

South House Farm Road

CO123TE

Hall Lane

CO123UB

Nightingale Close

CO125AD

Harwich Road

CO125JR

Harwich Road

CO124QX

Dove Crescent

CO125AR

Back Lane

CO125HW

The Street

CO124RF

Beryl Road

CO125AG

High Street

CO125JU

Rectory Road

CO125LF

Windmill Close

CO125AH

High Street

CO125EG

Bay View Crescent

CO125FN

The Oaks

CO125LP

Wix Road

CO124NW

Dovercourt Tollgate

CO125DA

Colchester Road

CO123UA

Keynes Way

CO124TF

Ramsey Road

CO124UW

Oakview

CO124NG

Blackthorn Drive

CO124RH

Eves Court

CO124TU

Long Meadows

CO125DN

Oakley Road

CO125JA

Harwich Road

CO125NB

Primrose Lane

CO124QT

Oakley Road

CO124UG

Goodlake Close

CO125AE

Harwich Road

CO125DS

Oakley Road

CO125FA

Windmill View

CO125HJ

Back Lane

CO125NJ

Wrabness Road

CO125FQ

Paddocks Lane

CO125LY

Harwich Road

CO123SN

Bruges Close

CO123UH

Little Oaks

CO124QZ

Oakley Road

CO125HD

Ray Lane

CO125LJ

Hill Road

CO125LS

Tinker Street

CO125HG

Orchard Close

CO125JN

Harwich Road

CO125LT

Tinker Street

CO123TH

Queens Road

Data Sources

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