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About

Lawford, Manningtree and Mistley form a cohesive ward on the northern bank of the River Stour estuary. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and historic port infrastructure, with Manningtree holding the distinction of being England's smallest town. The landscape transitions from the tidal mudflats and sailing clubs along the waterfront to the quieter, more suburban streets further inland.

The ward's economy has traditionally been linked to the river, with Mistley Quay and its twin maltings towers serving as prominent landmarks. Inland, Lawford provides a significant portion of the residential housing. The area is connected by the main railway line to London, making it a commuter base while retaining a distinct maritime character shaped by the estuary's tides and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is £54,926 per year. There are 3 schools in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is home to around 8,619 people, with a population density of about 435.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Population
8,619
Population density
435.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.85(+14%)
Other theft
6.85(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.5(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-16%)
Public order
5.11(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,178
94.89%
Other White
173
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.49%
Irish
41
0.48%
Total population: 8,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,145
29.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,306
18.13%
No qualifications
1,249
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,084
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
791
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,510
38.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,264
32.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
645
16.38%
Social rents from council
320
8.13%
Other social rented
100
2.54%
Total households: 3,937

Property prices in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £421K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,060,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£487,500£373
Semi-Detached52£331,500£353
Terraced33£300,000£362
Flats21£170,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,500£173,500£225,000£200,975
2017£410,000£184,000£247,123£225,000
2018£415,000£152,500£253,000£219,500
2019£418,000£151,000£267,500£265,000
2020£383,000£150,000£271,500£253,750
2021£375,000£167,000£307,625£265,000
2022£487,500£212,500£325,000£280,000
2023£500,000£190,000£320,000£265,000
2024£465,000£175,000£327,500£299,995
2025£485,000£176,750£337,500£310,300
2026£415,000£150,000£310,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£243£291£261
2017£278£253£312£300
2018£298£267£295£287
2019£310£261£317£329
2020£308£263£318£339
2021£324£273£328£319
2022£353£282£373£387
2023£367£305£377£366
2024£357£266£366£336
2025£370£244£372£351
2026£381£191£331£397
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

Is Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley safe?

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

The median sale price in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is £340,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley sits around rank 18,466 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

The average household income in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is around £54,926 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley?

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley is represented by 3 elected councillors: Carlo Guglielmi (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matthew Bensilum (Liberal Democrats) and Terry Barrett (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111AB

High Street

CO112NW

Dickley Hall Chase

CO111UB

Anchor End

CO111EL

The Rookery

CO112HG

Stubbs Close

CO112NS

Clacton Road

CO112EX

Cavendish Drive

CO112SY

Cornford Way

CO111DX

High Street

CO112BH

Colchester Road

CO112BS

Cedar Crescent

CO111PX

Millers Reach

CO112DU

Waldegrave Close

CO112DL

Middlefield Road

CO112AS

Claude Oliver Close

CO112GH

Amelia Drive

CO112EN

Cambridge Drive

CO112JT

Fitzgerald Close

CO111UD

Portlight Close

CO112GS

St Marys Lane

CO112LE

Nash Close

CO111XF

Maltings Wharf

CO111GA

Barley Close

CO112HP

Elmdale Drive

CO111FN

Brunswick Gardens

CO112HY

Stourdale Close

CO111EE

Lushington Road

CO111HG

High Street

CO112EP

Meadway

CO111AW

The Lane

CO111FJ

High Street

CO111DA

Norman Road

CO112AD

Barnfield Terrace

CO112AB

Barnfield

CO111ER

New Road

CO112DR

Strawberry Avenue

CO111QJ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111JB

California Road

CO112JD

Bromley Road

CO112WD

Reminder Road

CO111BD

Alston Villas

CO111JG

California Road

CO111AD

High Street

CO112LB

Cotman Avenue

CO111JJ

California Road

CO112DB

Harwich Road

CO112JZ

Mill Hill

CO112QF

Bromley Road

CO111JZ

Rigby Road

CO111DU

Mill Lane

CO112JW

Barker Close

CO111EJ

Colchester Road

CO111BL

Regent Street

CO111ND

Harwich Road

CO112ER

Meadway

CO112GD

Rose Fields

CO112GQ

The Shrublands

CO112EE

Long Road

CO111HZ

California Road

CO112EA

Merivale Road

CO112HA

Dixon Close

CO111AS

The Walls

CO111AT

The Walls

CO112NX

Clacton Road

CO111JH

California Road

CO112FL

Ian Rose Way

CO111AG

High Street

CO112NF

Bromley Road

CO112BE

Riverview Villas

CO112HL

Trinity Road

CO112JN

Hungerdown Lane

CO111LX

Cambria Close

CO111DL

Brook Street

CO111LH

Harwich Road

CO112GT

Wesley Road

CO112DF

Harwich Road

CO112GW

Oak Tree Green

CO111DQ

Mill Lane

CO112FJ

Forrester Road

CO111JA

California Road

CO112NJ

Dead Lane

CO112JA

School Lane

CO111QF

North Street

CO111BX

New Road

CO112GZ

Wignall Street

CO112HZ

School Lane

CO112BZ

Cox's Hill

CO112QQ

Furze Close

CO111BN

Oxford Road

CO112AU

Mill Hill

CO112FX

The Hollies

CO111JD

California Road

CO111BQ

South Street

CO112PT

Lawford Place

CO111JP

California Road

CO112QG

Horlock Way

CO111AA

Station Road

CO111EG

Victoria Crescent

CO112GR

St. Michaels Road

CO111DE

Hilton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.