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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 37 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
37
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
19.57(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-30%)
Other theft
4.06(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-65%)
Public order
3.45(-34%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 forms of private rent
104
2.33%
Total households: 4,455

Property prices in Mersea and Pyefleet

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 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
Detached92£527,500
Flats13£220,000
Semi-Detached15£332,500
Terraced3£295,000

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

CO58GZ

Farthings Chase

CO58PY

Cypress Mews

CO58QW

Digby Mews

CO58RZ

Woodstock

CO57AL

Abberton Road

CO57QJ

Colchester Road

CO58BY

Seaview Avenue

CO58ED

Windsor Road

CO58JB

Melrose Road

CO58LZ

Blossom Mews

CO58NQ

Stonehill Way

CO58BW

Queensbury Close

CO57NT

Mersea Road

CO57PH

Meadow Way

CO58BH

Victoria Esplanade

CO58ES

Garden Farm

CO58FX

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58JF

High Street

CO58JX

High Street North

CO58PU

Spruce Close

CO57NH

Layer Road

CO58GS

Five Gables Chase

CO58RY

Brambledown

CO58SH

East Mersea Road

CO57AS

Abberton Road

CO57PT

Church Road

CO58DN

Reymead Close

CO58ET

Empress Avenue

CO58HB

East Road

CO58QE

Coast Road

CO58SD

High Street

CO58SN

Dawes Lane

CO58TN

Church Lane

CO57PP

Newpots Close

CO58DE

Victoria Esplanade

CO58EF

Carrington Court

CO58FE

Fen Lane

CO58LF

Buxey Close

CO58PN

Phoenix Close

CO57AR

Abberton Road

CO58AA

Beach Road

CO58NJ

Blackwater Drive

CO57AZ

Mulberry Gardens

CO58GH

Glebe View

CO58GL

Victory Place

CO58RN

Lawns Close

CO58TJ

Church Lane

CO58UE

Bromans Lane

CO57AW

Abberton Road

CO57LG

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO57QU

Newpots Lane

CO58AQ

Kingsland Close

CO58DX

Upland Road

CO58GQ

Brierley Paddocks

CO58JP

Firs Road

CO58QU

Grays Close

CO58RG

Queens Corner

CO58SP

Bower Hall Lane

CO58AT

Victoria Esplanade

CO58QP

New Captains Road

CO58RR

Trinity Mews

CO58UF

Paeony Chase

CO58DD

Kingsland Beach

CO58NH

Rosebank Road

CO57LX

Lodge Lane

CO58GJ

Bower Grove

CO58RT

Langwood

CO57PB

Peldon Road

CO58JY

High Street North

CO58QJ

Churchfields

CO58US

Ivy Lane

CO58XB

Victoria Esplanade

CO57AB

Upper Haye Lane

CO57BJ

Church Road

CO57NA

Hall Lane

CO58HW

Cross Way

CO58QD

High Street

CO58DL

Reymead Close

CO58LH

Coast Road

CO58RP

Colchester Road

CO58SX

Rewsalls Lane

CO58QG

Queens Mews

CO58QS

Captains Road

CO58TL

Akersloot Place

CO57BG

Chapel Road

CO57BX

Ferry Road

CO58RH

Mill Road

CO58RS

Colchester Road

CO58RU

Colchester Road

CO58YJ

Gracie Lane

CO57LZ

Proctor Close

CO58EU

Beverley Avenue

CO58NE

City Road

CO58PG

Coast Road

CO58TG

Hall Cottages

CO58UQ

Pleasant Mews

CO58YL

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO57LP

Edward Marke Drive

CO58LX

Victory Road

CO58QY

Vince Close

Data Sources

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