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Mersea and Pyefleet

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About

Mersea and Pyefleet ward encompasses the large island of Mersea and its surrounding tidal creeks in the Colne Estuary. The area is dominated by water, marshland, and agricultural fields. The main settlement is West Mersea, a working community with a harbour and boatyards. The Strood causeway connects the island to the mainland, flooding at high spring tides and temporarily cutting off access.

The Pyefleet Channel separates Mersea from the mainland marshes of the Langenhoe Ranges, creating a distinct, low-lying landscape. The area is known for its oyster fisheries, with cultivation beds visible at low tide. Much of the coastline is protected for its wildlife, comprising saltmarsh, mudflats, and grazing marshes. The remote eastern end of the island remains largely undeveloped.

Area overview

On average Mersea and Pyefleet has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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 per household in Mersea and Pyefleet is £58,867 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). Mersea and Pyefleet is home to around 9,862 people, with a population density of about 198.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mersea and Pyefleet Population
9,862
Population density
198.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.67(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-64%)
Other theft
3.95(-28%)
Public order
3.35(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,385
95.18%
Other White
160
1.62%
Irish
60
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.38%
Other Asian
35
0.35%
Total population: 9,860

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,569
29.79%
No qualifications
1,554
18.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,425
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,315
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
946
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 8,623

Housing

Housing tenure

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 social rented
104
2.33%
Total households: 4,455

Property prices in Mersea and Pyefleet

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mersea and Pyefleet 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 Mersea and Pyefleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£362,500
Flats10£198,250
Detached102£526,250
Terraced2£272,500

10 years median price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mersea and Pyefleet.

All postcodes in Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58JJ

High Street North

CO57AT

Abberton Road

CO57BP

Frere Way

CO58DN

Reymead Close

CO58NG

Firs Chase

CO58JH

High Street North

CO58DZ

Garden Farm

CO57LQ

Mersea Road

CO58NU

The Lane

CO58UA

Fen Lane

CO58FZ

Shamrock Place

CO58TA

East Road

CO58SG

Chapmans Lane

CO57RA

Wigborough Road

CO58EL

East Road

CO58DD

Kingsland Beach

CO57AL

Abberton Road

CO58FE

Fen Lane

CO57LD

Pyefleet View

CO58GS

Five Gables Chase

CO58LH

Coast Road

CO58RR

Trinity Mews

CO58EG

Carrington Court

CO58EU

Beverley Avenue

CO58QZ

Kingsland Road

CO57LN

Colchester Road

CO57PQ

Broom Way

CO58BT

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58JA

Melrose Road

CO57PB

Peldon Road

CO58AS

Broomhills Road

CO58LN

St Peters Road

CO57NR

Mersea Road

CO58HT

Yorick Road

CO58RS

Colchester Road

CO58JN

Strood Close

CO58JF

High Street

CO58UW

Dormy Houses

CO58LY

Victory Road

CO58SQ

Kingsland Heights

CO57DF

Brook Hall Road

CO58UJ

East Road

CO57QH

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58PA

Coast Road

CO57LJ

Mersea Road

CO58JL

Mersea Avenue

CO58QH

Church Road

CO57QD

St Ives Road

CO58NF

Firs Hamlet

CO58EE

Windsor Road

CO57QR

Lower Road

CO58FJ

Little Egret Way

CO57DE

Brook Hall Road

CO58AP

Broomhills Road

CO57AR

Abberton Road

CO57PT

Church Road

CO58GZ

Farthings Chase

CO57DB

Ballast Quay Road

CO58BU

Thornwood Close

CO58QE

Coast Road

CO57QU

Newpots Lane

CO58PH

Westwood Drive

CO58RB

Kingsland Road

CO58SJ

East Mersea Road

CO58QT

Barfield Road

CO57AD

Haye Lane

CO58QR

Barfield Road

CO57NS

Mersea Road

CO58RT

Langwood

CO58GQ

Brierley Paddocks

CO58PT

Hogarth Close

CO58AD

Beach Road

CO57PR

Lower Road

CO57PS

Church Road

CO58SX

Rewsalls Lane

CO58DX

Upland Road

CO58PR

Gainsborough Close

CO57PZ

Lodge Lane

CO58HB

East Road

CO58UQ

Pleasant Mews

CO58EW

Oakwood Avenue

CO58GF

Wellhouse Avenue

CO58HN

Cross Lane

CO58HH

East Road

CO58AG

Kingsland Road

CO58DE

Victoria Esplanade

CO58ET

Empress Avenue

CO58PB

Coast Road

CO57LU

Sawkins Close

CO58QJ

Churchfields

CO58RX

Constable Close

CO58LP

St Peters Road

CO58HP

Stable Close

CO57AW

Abberton Road

CO57NA

Hall Lane

CO58BZ

Estuary Park Road

CO57DN

Furneaux Lane

CO58SY

East Mersea Road

CO58BJ

Queen Anne Gardens

CO57DS

Dudley Road

Data Sources

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