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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

CO111BQ

South Street

CO111FJ

High Street

CO111LD

Armagh Terrace

CO111LU

Erskine Road

CO112JG

Wignall Street

CO112NX

Clacton Road

CO112JA

School Lane

CO112JR

Blake Close

CO111BN

Oxford Road

CO111DQ

Mill Lane

CO112AG

New Road

CO112AP

New Road

CO112LZ

Parrington Way

CO112NL

Green Lane

CO111BP

Oxford Road

CO111ES

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111HG

High Street

CO111HN

School Lane

CO111UR

Jubilee End

CO112BN

Colchester Road

CO112HP

Elmdale Drive

CO111UG

Colchester Road

CO112AF

The Chase

CO112BP

Colchester Road

CO112BT

Colchester Road

CO112DH

Rigby Avenue

CO112FA

Chester Grove

CO112NU

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111JS

California Road

CO112EZ

Cavendish Drive

CO112HX

Wignall Street

CO112LD

Constable Close

CO111EW

Queensway

CO111QF

North Street

CO112GN

The Ramblings

CO111EG

Victoria Crescent

CO111UA

Rosewood Park

CO112BZ

Cox's Hill

CO112GE

William Way

CO112HT

Skelton Close

CO112PH

Harwich Road

CO111DS

Railway Street

CO112EP

Meadway

CO111UT

Commerce Way

CO112AU

Mill Hill

CO112FH

Forrester Road

CO112FQ

The Avenue

CO111BS

Railway Terrace

CO111EJ

Colchester Road

CO111HB

High Street

CO111NB

Harwich Road

CO112JL

Wignall Street

CO111BX

New Road

CO112FB

Florence Gardens

CO111AJ

High Street

CO111BD

Alston Villas

CO111BW

Oxford Road

CO111DN

Brook Street

CO111EL

The Rookery

CO111EQ

Station Road

CO112HQ

Hughes Stanton Way

CO111AX

North Street

CO112GW

Oak Tree Green

CO112QF

Bromley Road

CO111ER

New Road

CO111GD

Brunswick House Cut

CO111UB

Anchor End

CO111US

Riverside Avenue East

CO112LF

Gainsborough Drive

CO112LY

Hungerdown Lane

CO112AL

The Park

CO112JJ

Wignall Street

CO112LX

Hungerdown Lane

CO112NA

Bargate Lane

CO112QH

The Heath

CO112WH

Reperter Lane

CO111BB

South Street

CO111HA

High Street

CO111JJ

California Road

CO111UH

Rosewood Park

CO112AN

The Park

CO112EX

Cavendish Drive

CO112NF

Bromley Road

CO111BA

South Street

CO111BE

Stour Street

CO111LB

Beckford Road

CO112FU

Sienna Grove

CO112HZ

School Lane

CO112JT

Fitzgerald Close

CO112JX

Church Hill

CO112HS

Long Road

CO112LE

Nash Close

CO112NJ

Dead Lane

CO112PT

Lawford Place

CO112WD

Reminder Road

CO112QQ

Furze Close

CO112SU

Lydgate Close

CO112DU

Waldegrave Close

CO119AQ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111UP

South Strand

Data Sources

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