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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

CO111EY

Thorn Mews

CO112FD

Oxford Road

CO112JR

Blake Close

CO112WH

Reperter Lane

CO112AA

Oxford Road

CO112DY

Waldegrave Road

CO111AN

Alma Square

CO111LZ

Stour View Close

CO111EN

Knights Close

CO112AJ

The Park

CO112BT

Colchester Road

CO112FT

Tavistock Place

CO111DN

Brook Street

CO111LB

Beckford Road

CO111NE

Harwich Road

CO111UE

Seafield Avenue

CO112NB

Wignall Street

CO111HS

Shrubland Road

CO111HB

High Street

CO112SX

Sitwell Close

CO119BJ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112NN

Steam Mill Road

CO112JQ

Wignall Street

CO112FR

The Avenue

CO112BX

Summers Park Avenue

CO112BQ

Church View

CO111JF

California Road

CO112NA

Bargate Lane

CO112NR

Clacton Road

CO112DA

Harwich Road

CO112AN

The Park

CO111JS

California Road

CO112JY

Dedham Road

CO111BB

South Street

CO111EQ

Station Road

CO112JP

Harwich Road

CO111NA

Harwich Road

CO111AQ

High Street

CO112HU

Taylor Drive

CO112HQ

Hughes Stanton Way

CO112BJ

Colchester Road

CO112SU

Lydgate Close

CO111UN

Riverside Avenue West

CO111FH

Ivan Garwood Close

CO112HB

Cotman Avenue

CO112DD

Harwich Road

CO112LZ

Parrington Way

CO112EU

Seaton Close

CO112EH

Long Road

CO112HN

Long Road

CO111LT

Stour View Avenue

CO111EW

Queensway

CO112DX

Waldegrave Way

CO111LL

Harwich Road

CO111GD

Brunswick House Cut

CO112QL

Heath Terrace

CO111AJ

High Street

CO112LF

Gainsborough Drive

CO112SW

Ellis Walk

CO112LG

Turner Avenue

CO111EB

Station Road

CO112EJ

Hunter Drive

CO111ES

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112JS

Harwich Road

CO112LQ

Munnings Way

CO111HP

Brooks Malting

CO112NU

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO111JL

California Road

CO112JJ

Wignall Street

CO112BY

Eaton Court

CO112FY

Cranswick Place

CO112ED

Merivale Close

CO111DD

York Street

CO112FW

Lennox Drive

CO112DZ

Nichols Close

CO111XE

Maltings Wharf

CO111UP

South Strand

CO111JQ

California Road

CO112JG

Wignall Street

CO111DB

York Street

CO112HH

Trinity Road

CO112HT

Skelton Close

CO112BA

Colchester Road

CO111UQ

Colchester Road

CO112AL

The Park

CO112FA

Chester Grove

CO111AU

Quay Street

CO112DW

Dorset Square

CO112FS

Somerset Gardens

CO112NZ

Clacton Road

CO111HA

High Street

CO111ET

The Walls

CO111BY

Malthouse Road

CO112JL

Wignall Street

CO111HW

School Lane

CO111LY

Westmorland Close

CO112HJ

Trinity Close

CO111NG

Anchor Lane

CO112QJ

The Heath

CO111UR

Jubilee End

Data Sources

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