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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

CO57BN

Church Road

CO58BL

Empress Avenue

CO58EX

Empress Avenue

CO58LL

St Peters Road

CO58PA

Coast Road

CO58QZ

Kingsland Road

CO57LT

Lodge Lane

CO57NX

Peldon Road

CO58EG

Carrington Court

CO58GN

Barrow Mews

CO58QX

Barfield Road

CO58RX

Constable Close

CO58SE

Waldegraves Lane

CO57LA

Fingringhoe Road

CO58AU

Willoughby Avenue

CO58HR

Stable Mews

CO58RF

Chatsworth Road

CO58SZ

East Road

CO58UJ

East Road

CO57PS

Church Road

CO58RJ

Mill Road

CO57DB

Ballast Quay Road

CO58LB

Whittaker Way

CO58PR

Gainsborough Close

CO58SR

Acorn Mews

CO58TQ

East Road

CO58JD

Melrose Road

CO57LD

Pyefleet View

CO58AG

Kingsland Road

CO58EN

Norfolk Avenue

CO58EY

Keene Close

CO58JN

Strood Close

CO58SG

Chapmans Lane

CO57NL

Layer Road

CO57PR

Lower Road

CO58EE

Windsor Road

CO58EJ

Oakwood Avenue

CO58GW

The Mews

CO58HT

Yorick Road

CO58RW

Trinity Close

CO58DP

Oakwood Drive

CO58ND

Firs Chase

CO58QT

Barfield Road

CO58TE

Hillside Cottages

CO58JR

Firs Road

CO58QQ

Rushmere Close

CO57DN

Furneaux Lane

CO57PQ

Broom Way

CO58AH

Kingsland Road

CO58BX

Seaview Avenue

CO58PH

Westwood Drive

CO58QR

Barfield Road

CO58UW

Dormy Houses

CO57PA

The Paddocks

CO57QG

Mersea Road

CO58AZ

Prince Albert Road

CO58BB

Queen Anne Road

CO58FZ

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58JS

Firs Road

CO57BH

Chapel Road

CO57DS

Dudley Road

CO57LL

Mersea Road

CO57QD

St Ives Road

CO58WP

Rushmere Close

CO57LU

Sawkins Close

CO57NY

Glebe Lane

CO57QP

Colchester Road

CO58DH

Reymead Close

CO58JZ

Colchester Road

CO57AN

Abberton Road

CO57DG

Brook Hall Road

CO57DP

South Green Road

CO57QL

The Strood

CO58GE

Victoria Mews

CO58SQ

Kingsland Heights

CO57DR

South Green Road

CO58AF

Kingsmere Close

CO58DS

Upland Crescent

CO58JJ

High Street North

CO58RL

Mill Road

CO57AA

Upper Haye Lane

CO57AU

Chapel Road

CO57BP

Frere Way

CO58AW

The Coverts

CO58DG

Upland Road

CO58EP

East Road

CO58EZ

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58FA

Pharos Lane

CO58NF

Firs Hamlet

CO58NY

Carriers Close

CO58PT

Hogarth Close

CO57BT

Pyefleet Close

CO58BA

Queen Anne Road

CO58ER

Suffolk Avenue

CO58NG

Firs Chase

CO58QN

Churchfields

CO57BY

Ferry Road

CO57NS

Mersea Road

CO57QS

Sampsons Lane

CO58BE

Farriers Chase

Data Sources

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