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Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
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
34.11(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(+7%)
Other theft
6.61(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.15(-47%)
Public order
5.34(+3%)
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

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley 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 Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£485,000
Flats19£183,500
Semi-Detached56£332,500
Terraced53£315,000

10 years median price trend in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley.

All postcodes in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112GQ

The Shrublands

CO112LU

Foxwood Close

CO112WF

Wellington Road

CO111JH

California Road

CO112AH

The Park

CO112DB

Harwich Road

CO112DT

Waldegrave Way

CO112EA

Merivale Road

CO112NZ

Clacton Road

CO111BZ

Gasfield

CO111DX

High Street

CO111ET

The Walls

CO111JB

California Road

CO111JE

California Road

CO112EB

Merivale Road

CO112EU

Seaton Close

CO112GS

St Marys Lane

CO112HJ

Trinity Close

CO112HN

Long Road

CO112HU

Taylor Drive

CO112NR

Clacton Road

CO112QJ

The Heath

CO111DD

York Street

CO111HU

California Road

CO111HW

School Lane

CO111LH

Harwich Road

CO112BA

Colchester Road

CO112BE

Riverview Villas

CO112GP

Pax Drive

CO112NN

Steam Mill Road

CO112QL

Heath Terrace

CO111JA

California Road

CO111NQ

Stour View Avenue

CO111UF

Stour View Avenue

CO112BU

Colchester Road

CO112ET

Linden Close

CO111AA

Station Road

CO111AB

High Street

CO111HY

California Road

CO112JN

Hungerdown Lane

CO112JU

Gainsborough Drive

CO112XQ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111EP

Kings Close

CO111NF

Remercie Road

CO111QJ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112AB

Barnfield

CO112AQ

New Road

CO112ES

Cornwall Close

CO112FJ

Forrester Road

CO112FR

The Avenue

CO111AT

The Walls

CO111BL

Regent Street

CO111EF

Lushington Road

CO111HS

Shrubland Road

CO111JN

California Road

CO112DD

Harwich Road

CO112DL

Middlefield Road

CO111JF

California Road

CO111LL

Harwich Road

CO112AJ

The Park

CO112EN

Cambridge Drive

CO112GH

Amelia Drive

CO111XE

Maltings Wharf

CO112JB

Grange Road

CO111AG

High Street

CO111AZ

South Street

CO111BG

South Street

CO111JW

California Road

CO112JE

Bromley Road

CO112JW

Barker Close

CO111LJ

Harwich Road

CO112AW

The Park

CO112BH

Colchester Road

CO112BJ

Colchester Road

CO112BX

Summers Park Avenue

CO112DE

Harwich Road

CO112EJ

Hunter Drive

CO112HD

Edgefield Avenue

CO112SX

Sitwell Close

CO111BY

Malthouse Road

CO111HZ

California Road

CO111JR

California Road

CO112DP

Blenheim Walk

CO112LG

Turner Avenue

CO112LQ

Munnings Way

CO111AH

High Street

CO111UN

Riverside Avenue West

CO112DN

Harwich Road

CO112DS

Waldegrave Way

CO112EL

Springbank Avenue

CO119BJ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111AW

The Lane

CO111JG

California Road

CO111NE

Harwich Road

CO112HB

Cotman Avenue

CO111JT

Kerridges Cut

CO111LF

Ladysmith Villas

CO111LT

Stour View Avenue

CO112ED

Merivale Close

CO112HR

Long Road

Data Sources

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