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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

CO123UJ

Musgrave Close

CO124RJ

Ramsey Road

CO124XJ

Hudson Close

CO124NL

Foxglove Way

CO125AA

Sparrows Corner

CO125FR

Wix Road

CO125JP

The Oakleys & Wix

CO124QU

Oakley Road

CO124RD

Dove Crescent

CO125BB

Pesthouse Lane

CO125ED

Lodge Road

CO125EW

Ramsey Road

CO123SU

The Drive

CO124LU

Main Road

CO125BL

The Avenue

CO125DE

Colchester Road

CO123TL

Gordon Road

CO124TL

Stour Close

CO124XG

Freshfields

CO124RR

Valley Road

CO125BE

Red Barn Lane

CO125JD

Harwich Road

CO125LL

Oak Ridge

CO124DP

Highfield Avenue

CO124XL

Newport Close

CO125FD

Military Way

CO125JJ

Clacton Road

CO124RN

Ramsey Road

CO125JH

Clacton Road

CO125LB

Rectory Road

CO124EB

Manor Lane

CO124WP

Low Road

CO125AQ

High Street

CO125BY

Clacton Road

CO124TT

Litchfield

CO125BD

Beaumont Road

CO125BZ

Woodlands

CO125JY

Rectory Road

CO124EQ

Fronks Road

CO124GW

Sea Campion Close

CO124RS

Valley Road

CO124RX

Valley Road

CO125LR

Tinker Street

CO125LU

Wix Road

CO125NW

Aspen Way

CO123TA

Wick Lane

CO124XP

Vaux Avenue

CO125AP

Back Lane

CO125AU

Hamford Drive

CO125EB

Harwich Road

CO125NA

Primrose Lane

CO123SP

The Drive

CO124DX

Manor Road

CO123TR

Low Road

CO125BA

The Oakleys & Wix

CO125FB

Parade Drive

Data Sources

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