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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
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
26.48(-16%)
Public order
4.92(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-29%)
Other theft
3.39(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.28(-72%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Harwich West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £625,000.

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
Flats2£142,500
Detached66£371,250
Terraced19£207,500
Semi-Detached31£260,000

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

CO125FJ

Yeomanry Gardens

CO123TQ

Hazelville Close

CO125NN

Beechgrove

CO124RN

Ramsey Road

CO125HR

Wix Road

CO125FD

Military Way

CO124NL

Foxglove Way

CO125JB

Seaview Avenue

CO125JU

Rectory Road

CO125HA

Rectory Lane

CO125AZ

School Road

CO125DA

Colchester Road

CO124GX

Dovercourt Tollgate

CO123UL

Whinfield Avenue

CO125AH

High Street

CO125JD

Harwich Road

CO125DP

Oakley Road

CO123SP

The Drive

CO124UW

Oakview

CO124EG

Fronks Road

CO124TE

Ramsey Road

CO123TS

Low Road

CO125BU

Stones Green

CO125JH

Clacton Road

CO124WF

Swallow Close

CO125HW

The Street

CO125JS

Cherry Tree Close

CO125EB

Harwich Road

CO125HL

The Street

CO125BE

Red Barn Lane

CO124WL

Chaffinch Drive

CO125LP

Wix Road

CO125JG

Harwich Road

CO125AA

Sparrows Corner

CO125NB

Primrose Lane

CO124WH

Bullfinch Close

CO125LD

Rectory Road

CO125FE

Regimental Way

CO125JA

Harwich Road

CO124TJ

Clayton Road

CO125JN

Harwich Road

CO124RU

Valley Road

CO125EH

Mayes Lane

CO124DT

Kings Road

CO125LA

Rectory Road

CO125BS

Stones Green

CO124UT

Oxenford Close

CO125BD

Beaumont Road

CO125LL

Oak Ridge

CO125EA

Harwich Road

CO125EF

Lodge Close

CO125DH

Partridge Close

CO123SN

Bruges Close

CO123SL

Vienna Close

CO125AQ

High Street

CO125EJ

Mayes Lane

Data Sources

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