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Mersea and Pyefleet

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About

Mersea and Pyefleet ward is located in the southeastern part of Colchester, covering the area around Mersea Island and the Pyefleet Channel. The ward includes the villages of West Mersea and East Mersea, known for their coastal landscapes and tidal creeks. The area is largely rural, with a mix of farmland, salt marshes, and nature reserves, providing habitats for wildlife. The Pyefleet Channel separates Mersea Island from the mainland, creating a distinctive geography.

The ward has a small population, with many residents involved in fishing, oyster farming, and tourism. West Mersea is the main settlement, offering local amenities, while East Mersea remains more secluded. The area is popular for boating, birdwatching, and outdoor activities due to its proximity to the coast. The Colne Estuary and surrounding marshes are designated as protected sites for their ecological importance. Mersea and Pyefleet’s quiet, rural character contrasts with the busier urban areas of Colchester.

Area overview

On average Mersea and Pyefleet has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mersea and Pyefleet is £46,423 per year. There are 3 schools in Mersea and Pyefleet: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

5.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mersea and Pyefleet Population

9,862

Population density

198.6 per km²

Demographics

British

9,385

95.18%

Other White

160

1.62%

Irish

0.61%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.38%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.35%

Total population: 9,860

Housing

Owns outright

2,463

55.29%

Owns with a mortgage

1,207

27.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

375

8.42%

Social rents from council

187

4.2%

Other forms of private rent

104

2.33%

Total households: 4,455

Property prices in Mersea and Pyefleet

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,455,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	93	£530,000	£317,000	£425,000	£655,000	£925,000
Flats	19	£220,000	£176,200	£183,750	£353,500	£545,000
Semi-Detached	24	£331,250	£271,500	£313,750	£406,250	£505,950
Terraced	5	£360,000	£261,000	£305,000	£369,000	£429,800

10 years price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet

All postcodes in Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58UG

Hillybroom Gardens

CO57LB

Edward Marke Drive

CO58LY

Rosebank Road

CO58NL

Firs Road

CO58SA

Cross Lane

CO58SJ

East Mersea Road

CO57AT

Abberton Road

CO57BQ

Chapel Road

CO58FR

West Mersea

CO58BS

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58DR

Claire Court

CO58FH

West Mersea

CO58NN

Firs Chase

CO58QA

Captains Road

CO58RB

Acorn Mews

CO58TR

Lodge Lane

CO58UN

East Road

CO57PZ

Lodge Lane

CO57RA

Wigborough Road

CO58BD

Oakwood Avenue

CO58BN

Blossom Mews

CO58JA

Melrose Road

CO58JL

Mersea Avenue

CO58LE

Gunfleet Close

CO58NA

Coast Road

CO58SL

Colchester Road

CO58SS

Haycocks Lane

CO58UB

Fen Lane

CO57NZ

Glebe Lane

CO57PU

Church Road

CO58RE

Rainbow Road

CO57QR

Lower Road

CO58DZ

Garden Farm

CO58GF

Saltings Crescent

CO58GG

Glebe View

CO58HP

Stable Close

CO58PP

Birch Wood Close

CO58QL

Churchfields

CO57BL

Church Road

CO57NJ

Oxley Hill

CO57PG

Bracken Way

CO58DY

Chandlers Close

CO58EA

Oyster Close

CO58EB

Avocet Close

CO58FN

West Mersea

CO58HD

Dawes Lane

CO58HZ

Yorick Avenue

CO58JT

High Street North

CO58PL

Lea Side

CO58SU

East Mersea Road

CO58LN

St Peter's Road

CO57AD

Haye Lane

CO57DW

Furneaux Lane

CO57LJ

Colchester Road

CO57LH

Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

CO57LN

Colchester Road

CO58AB

Meadow Lane

CO58AE

Grove Avenue

CO58AJ

Kingsland Road

CO58BG

Alexandra Avenue

CO58DJ

Reymead Close

CO58EH

Carrington Court

CO58EQ

Carrington Court

CO58JU

High Street North

CO58NR

Firs Chase

CO58NU

The Lane

CO58PS

Richmond Road

CO58PZ

Pine Grove

CO58TH

Barfield Road

CO58UA

Fen Lane

CO58SY

East Mersea Road

CO57DF

Brook Hall Road

CO57LE

Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

CO58FQ

West Mersea

CO58GY

Dawes Lane

CO58HA

Dawes Lane

CO58HN

Cross Lane

CO58HU

Yorick Road

CO58LJ

St Peter's Road

CO58UD

The Seedfield

CO57DE

Brook Hall Road

CO57LQ

Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East

CO57NR

Oxley Hill

CO58AP

Broomhills Road

CO58BJ

Queen Anne Gardens

CO58DQ

Avocet Close

CO58HG

Barrow Mews

CO58NS

The Lane

CO58NW

Firs Chase

CO58QH

Church Road

CO58RA

Barfield Road

CO58XR

Coast Road

CO57AL

Abberton Road

CO57QE

Lower Road

CO57QF

Mersea Road

CO57QJ

Colchester Road

CO58BY

Estuary Park Road

CO58DB

Shears Crescent

CO58DU

Garden Farm

CO58ED

Windsor Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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