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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 64 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
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

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Flats27£170,000
Terraced41£308,750
Semi-Detached56£325,000
Detached70£485,000

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

CO112FQ

The Avenue

CO111BA

South Street

CO111HD

High Street

CO111UA

Rosewood Park

CO112GF

Hebe Gardens

CO111EX

The Green

CO111DF

Falklands Drive

CO112AF

The Chase

CO112WE

Excelsior Avenue

CO112NE

Aldhams Cottages

CO119BF

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111HY

California Road

CO112AG

New Road

CO112HF

Keating Close

CO112PH

Harwich Road

CO112JU

Gainsborough Drive

CO112LU

Foxwood Close

CO112DH

Rigby Avenue

CO112DG

Harwich Road

CO112HX

Wignall Street

CO112EY

Cavendish Drive

CO111LP

Harwich Road

CO112BN

Colchester Road

CO111LJ

Harwich Road

CO112FN

Firefly Close

CO112ES

Cornwall Close

CO111EP

Kings Close

CO111BG

South Street

CO112LS

Harwich Road

CO112FG

Mayflower Mews

CO111BS

Railway Terrace

CO112EG

Milton Road

CO112QH

The Heath

CO112LD

Constable Close

CO112NH

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111BH

St Michaels Court

CO111JX

Chapel Cut

CO111JT

Kerridges Cut

CO111BZ

Gasfield

CO112BL

Harwich Road

CO112FH

Forrester Road

CO111JE

California Road

CO111BU

New Road

CO111LN

Swan Court

CO112DN

Harwich Road

CO112HS

Long Road

CO112GP

Pax Drive

CO111ED

Station Road

CO111BE

Stour Street

CO112PW

Jubilee Crescent

CO111NB

Harwich Road

CO112LY

Hungerdown Lane

CO112FP

Propino Way

CO112DJ

Rigby Avenue

CO112LA

Cox's Hill

CO111UH

Rosewood Park

CO112BW

Colchester Road

CO112FB

Florence Gardens

CO111BJ

Regent Street

CO112AH

The Park

CO111LG

Harwich Road

CO112LT

Tile Barn Lane

CO112GN

The Ramblings

CO111LW

Harwich Road

CO112DT

Waldegrave Way

CO111EU

The Green

CO112GE

William Way

CO111AR

The Quayside Maltings

CO111LE

Pleasant Place

CO111UF

Stour View Avenue

CO111UG

Colchester Road

CO111DH

Stour Street

CO112NL

Green Lane

CO112NT

Clacton Road

CO112DS

Waldegrave Way

CO111LF

Ladysmith Villas

CO111LD

Armagh Terrace

CO111JR

California Road

CO111AP

English Terrace

CO112EL

Springbank Avenue

CO111HN

School Lane

CO112EB

Merivale Road

CO112ET

Linden Close

CO111DS

Railway Street

CO111BP

Oxford Road

CO112BU

Colchester Road

CO111DR

Brook Street

CO112LX

Hungerdown Lane

CO111HX

California Road

CO111AX

North Street

CO112ND

Grange Road

CO112WG

Resourceful Lane

CO119AQ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111JN

California Road

CO112BP

Colchester Road

CO112NP

Clacton Road

CO111HL

School Lane

CO111DT

South Street

CO112JE

Bromley Road

CO111NF

Remercie Road

Data Sources

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