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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

CO58LJ

St Peters Road

CO58SS

Haycocks Lane

CO57LT

Lodge Lane

CO58JZ

Colchester Road

CO58EZ

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58DP

Oakwood Drive

CO57AS

Abberton Road

CO58NQ

Stonehill Way

CO58AE

Grove Avenue

CO58QW

Digby Mews

CO58JE

High Street

CO58EN

Norfolk Avenue

CO58SE

Waldegraves Lane

CO58GJ

Bower Grove

CO57NL

Layer Road

CO58HW

Cross Way

CO58RF

Chatsworth Road

CO57PE

Peldon Road

CO58DH

Reymead Close

CO57AN

Abberton Road

CO58PS

Richmond Road

CO58SN

Dawes Lane

CO58RZ

Woodstock

CO57AB

Upper Haye Lane

CO58RG

Queens Corner

CO57LA

Fingringhoe Road

CO58RJ

Mill Road

CO58EQ

Carrington Court

CO58NL

Firs Road

CO58LT

Coast Road

CO58LG

The Square

CO58RY

Brambledown

CO58RD

Elmwood Drive

CO58JS

Firs Road

CO58XB

Victoria Esplanade

CO58NX

Coast Road

CO58QY

Vince Close

CO58LZ

Blossom Mews

CO58BH

Victoria Esplanade

CO58EX

Empress Avenue

CO58PX

Woodfield Drive

CO58LS

Coast Road

CO58FN

Sanderling Approach

CO58NR

The Lane

CO58DB

Shears Crescent

CO58WP

Rushmere Close

CO57QE

Mersea Road

CO58TE

Hillside Cottages

CO57BJ

Church Road

CO57LG

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58NT

The Lane

CO58UG

Hillybroom Gardens

CO58TG

Hall Cottages

CO57NT

Mersea Road

CO58AZ

Prince Albert Road

CO58SA

East Road

CO57NY

Glebe Lane

CO58QS

Captains Road

CO58GG

Saltings Crescent

CO58ER

Suffolk Avenue

CO58RH

Mill Road

CO58GN

Barrow Mews

CO58RU

Colchester Road

CO58YJ

Gracie Lane

CO58FU

Dusmarie Avenue

CO58DA

Seaview Avenue

CO57NZ

Glebe Lane

CO58AB

Meadow Lane

CO58NN

Firs Chase

CO58AU

Willoughby Avenue

CO58SH

East Mersea Road

CO58BW

Queensbury Close

CO57LF

Mersea Road

CO57BS

Froghall Close

CO58NY

Carriers Close

CO57NX

Peldon Road

CO58AL

Goings Lane

CO57NH

Layer Road

CO58HA

East Road

CO57BN

Church Road

CO58QP

New Captains Road

CO58SP

Bower Hall Lane

CO58HU

Yorick Road

CO58LL

St Peters Road

CO58PZ

Pine Grove

CO58BG

Alexandra Avenue

CO57PU

Malting Road

CO58JP

Firs Road

CO58SZ

East Road

CO58AJ

Yorick Road

CO57PD

Peldon Road

CO58NH

Rosebank Road

CO57LY

Brand Drive

CO58RE

Rainbow Road

CO58PN

Phoenix Close

CO58AT

Victoria Esplanade

CO58UN

East Road

CO58YL

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO57QP

Colchester Road

CO58JU

High Street North

Data Sources

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