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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
33
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
60
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached93£530,000
Flats19£220,000
Semi-Detached24£331,250
Terraced5£360,000

10 years price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet

All postcodes in Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58GZ

Farthings Chase

CO58JB

Melrose Road

CO58LZ

Blossom Mews

CO58NQ

Stonehill Way

CO58PY

Cypress Mews

CO58QW

Digby Mews

CO58RZ

Woodstock

CO57NT

Ball Lane

CO57PH

Meadow Way

CO57NH

Oxley Hill

CO58BH

Alexandra Avenue

CO58BW

Queensbury Close

CO58ES

Garden Farm

CO58GS

Five Gables Chase

CO58JF

High Street

CO58JX

Firs Road

CO58PU

Spruce Close

CO58SH

East Mersea Road

CO58RY

Brambledown

CO57AR

Abberton Road

CO57AS

Abberton Road

CO57PT

Church Road

CO58AA

Beach Road

CO58DN

Reymead Close

CO58ET

Beverley Avenue

CO58HB

Dawes Lane

CO58NJ

Blackwater Drive

CO58QE

Church Road

CO58SD

High Street

CO58SN

Dawes Lane

CO58TN

Church Lane

CO57AZ

Fingringhoe Road

CO57PP

Newpots Close

CO58DE

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58EF

Carrington Court

CO58FE

Fen Lane

CO58GH

Glebe View

CO58GL

Victory Place

CO58LF

Buxey Close

CO58PN

Phoenix Close

CO58RN

Lawns Close

CO58TJ

Church Lane

CO58UE

Broman's Lane

CO57AW

Abberton Road

CO57LG

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

CO57QU

Newpots Lane

CO58AQ

Kingsland Close

CO58AT

Broomhills Road

CO58DX

Claire Court

CO58GQ

Brierley Paddocks

CO58JP

Firs Road

CO58QP

New Captains Road

CO58QU

Grays Close

CO58RG

Claire Court

CO58RR

West Mersea

CO58SP

Bower Hall Lane

CO57LX

Lodge Lane

CO58DD

Kingsland Beach

CO58GJ

Bower Grove

CO58NH

Blackwater Drive

CO58RT

Langwood

CO58UF

Paeony Chase

CO57PB

Glebe Lane

CO58DL

Reymead Close

CO58JY

High Street North

CO58LH

Coast Road

CO58QD

High Street

CO58QJ

Churchfields

CO58RP

Colchester Road

CO58SX

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

CO58US

East Road

CO58XB

Victoria Esplanade

CO57NA

Langenhoe Hall Lane

CO57AB

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

CO57BJ

Church Road

CO58HW

Cross Way

CO58QG

Queens Mews

CO58QS

Captains Road

CO58TL

Barfield Road

CO58YL

West Mersea

CO58PG

Coast Road

CO57LZ

Proctor Close

CO57BG

Chapel Road

CO57BX

Ferry Road

CO58EU

Beverley Avenue

CO58NE

City Road

CO58RH

Mill Road

CO58RS

Colchester Road

CO58RU

Colchester Road

CO58TG

East Road

CO58YJ

West Mersea

CO58UQ

Pleasant Mews

CO58LL

St Peter's Road

CO57BN

Chapel Road

CO57LP

Brand Drive

CO58BL

Empress Avenue

CO58EX

Empress Avenue

CO58LX

Victory Place

CO58PA

Coast Road

CO58QY

Vince Close

Data Sources

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