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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

CO112ER

Meadway

CO112HF

Keating Close

CO112LP

Harwich Road

CO112SY

Cornford Way

CO111AD

High Street

CO111EB

Station Road

CO111JP

California Road

CO111JX

Ernest Villas

CO111NA

Harwich Road

CO111UD

Portlight Close

CO112EE

Long Road

CO112FD

Oxford Road

CO112QG

Horlock Way

CO111ED

Station Road

CO112DY

Waldegrave Road

CO112DZ

Nichols Close

CO112LH

Station Road

CO112LR

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112LS

Harwich Road

CO112WE

Excelsior Avenue

CO111DL

Brook Street

CO111HE

High Street

CO111LY

Westmorland Close

CO112EF

Long Road

CO112PW

Jubilee Crescent

CO111EE

Lushington Road

CO111EX

The Green

CO111EY

Thorn Mews

CO112DX

Waldegrave Way

CO111HQ

Kiln Lane

CO111HR

Central Maltings

CO111LX

Cambria Close

CO111LZ

Stour View Close

CO112BY

Eaton Court

CO112HH

Trinity Road

CO112NT

Clacton Road

CO111FH

Ivan Garwood Close

CO112FS

Somerset Gardens

CO112HA

Dixon Close

CO111EN

Knights Close

CO111LN

Swan Court

CO111NG

Anchor Lane

CO112FW

Lennox Drive

CO112JD

Bromley Road

CO112NH

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

Data Sources

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