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Harwich West & South

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About

Harwich West & South is a coastal area in the Tendring district of Essex. It includes parts of the historic town of Harwich, known for its maritime heritage and ferry connections to Europe. The area features a mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces, with views of the Stour and Orwell estuaries.

The port remains a key feature, supporting trade and tourism. Nearby beaches and parks provide recreational opportunities, while the town centre offers basic amenities. The area has a range of housing, from older terraced homes to modern developments, catering to different needs. Transport links include road and rail connections to Colchester and London.

Area overview

On average Harwich West & South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Harwich West & South is £42,600 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Harwich West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £587,500.

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
Detached91£350,000
Flats2£142,500
Semi-Detached40£265,000
Terraced20£203,000

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

CO123TH

Queen's Road

CO124RJ

Ramsey Road

CO124XJ

Hudson Close

CO125AA

The Soils

CO125FR

Harwich West & South

CO125JP

Harwich West & South

CO124QU

Harwich West & South

CO124RD

Beryl Road

CO125BB

Pesthouse Lane

CO125ED

Lodge Road

CO125EW

Ramsey Road

CO124LU

Main Road

CO123SU

Lower Marine Parade

CO123TL

Gordon Road

CO124TL

Clayton Road

CO124XG

Freshfields

CO125BL

The Avenue

CO125DE

Colchester Road

CO124DP

Highfield Avenue

CO124RR

Valley Road

CO124XL

Newport Close

CO125BE

Red Barn Lane

CO125FD

Military Way

CO125JD

Harwich West & South

CO125JJ

Harwich West & South

CO125LL

Oak Ridge

CO124EB

Manor Lane

CO124RN

Clayton Road

CO124WP

Low Road

CO125AQ

Harwich West & South

CO125BY

Clacton Road

CO125JH

Harwich West & South

CO125LB

Rectory Lane

CO123TA

Lower Marine Parade

CO124TT

Litchfield

CO124XP

Vaux Avenue

CO125AP

Back Lane

CO125AU

Hamford Drive

CO125BD

Beaumont Road

CO125BZ

Red Barn Lane

CO125EB

Harwich West & South

CO125JY

Rectory Road

CO125NA

Primrose Lane

CO123SP

The Drive

CO124DX

Manor Road

CO124GW

Harwich West & South

CO124RS

Valley Road

CO124RX

Valley Road

CO125LR

Tinker Street

CO125LU

Harwich Road

CO125NW

Aspen Way

CO123TR

Low Road

CO125BA

Harwich West & South

CO125FB

Parade Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.