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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

CO112HR

Long Road

CO112JX

Church Hill

CO111JW

California Road

CO111BT

Oxford Road

CO112WJ

Skylark Lane

CO112AP

New Road

CO112LP

Harwich Road

CO112XQ

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112WF

Wellington Road

CO111UT

Commerce Way

CO111NQ

Stour View Avenue

CO111AH

High Street

CO112HD

Edgefield Avenue

CO111AZ

South Street

CO112EF

Long Road

CO119BE

High Street

CO112HE

Burrows Close

CO112AE

New Road

CO111HR

Central Maltings

CO111HQ

Kiln Lane

CO112DP

Blenheim Walk

CO111LU

Erskine Road

CO111HU

California Road

CO112DE

Harwich Road

CO112HW

Harvey Close

CO112FU

Sienna Grove

CO111HT

California Road

CO111LQ

Harwich Road

CO112LR

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley

CO112JB

Grange Road

CO111US

Riverside Avenue East

CO112AQ

New Road

CO111DJ

Brook Street

CO112EW

Springbank Avenue

CO111HE

High Street

CO112EZ

Cavendish Drive

CO111LA

Beckford Road

CO111BW

Oxford Road

CO112LH

Station Road

CO111AL

The Quayside Maltings

CO111HH

High Street

CO111EH

South Street

CO112GU

Robert Adam Court

CO112AW

The Park

CO111EF

Lushington Road

Data Sources

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