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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 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.

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.