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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

CO57PH

Meadow Way

CO58BL

Empress Avenue

CO58TL

Akersloot Place

CO57PA

The Paddocks

CO58TN

Church Lane

CO58LF

Buxey Close

CO57DR

South Green Road

CO57LR

Pertwee Way

CO57QL

The Strood

CO57LL

Mersea Road

CO58TR

Shop Lane

CO58QX

Barfield Road

CO57LX

Lodge Lane

CO58UD

The Seedfield

CO58HE

Seaview Avenue

CO58PL

Lea Side

CO57DP

South Green Road

CO58EB

East Road

CO57AA

Upper Haye Lane

CO57BQ

Furneaux Lane

CO58AY

King Charles Road

CO58DS

Upland Crescent

CO58UE

Bromans Lane

CO57NW

The Retreat

CO58AN

Prince Albert Road

CO58ES

Garden Farm

CO58TH

Barfield Road

CO58FQ

Turnstone Drive

CO57QA

Peldon Road

CO58BX

Seaview Avenue

CO57QJ

Colchester Road

CO58TQ

East Road

CO58EY

Keene Close

CO58NS

The Lane

CO58RW

Trinity Close

CO58HZ

Yorick Avenue

CO57BX

Ferry Road

CO57AZ

Mulberry Gardens

CO58NW

Firs Chase

CO58JY

High Street North

CO58NJ

Blackwater Drive

CO58GE

Victoria Mews

CO57LZ

Proctor Close

CO58AH

Kingsland Road

CO57LB

Fingringhoe Road

CO58EH

Windsor Road

CO58SD

High Street

CO57PP

Newpots Close

CO58QQ

Rushmere Close

CO58PG

Coast Road

CO58XR

Coast Road

CO58HG

Brierley Avenue

CO58GW

The Mews

CO57LP

Edward Marke Drive

CO58DT

Oakwood Gardens

CO58BP

Victoria Esplanade

CO58EJ

Oakwood Avenue

CO58JX

High Street North

CO57QS

Sampsons Lane

CO57BG

Chapel Road

CO58ND

Firs Chase

CO57LW

Mersea Road

CO58US

Ivy Lane

CO58AF

Kingsmere Close

CO58LX

Victory Road

CO58QA

High Street

CO58PU

Spruce Close

CO58RA

Kingsland Road

CO58JB

Melrose Road

CO58BS

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58GH

Glebe View

CO58BY

Seaview Avenue

CO58GY

Dawes Lane

CO58FX

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO57QG

Mersea Road

CO58BD

Oakwood Avenue

CO58SL

East Mersea Road

CO58DL

Reymead Close

CO57DG

Brook Hall Road

CO58RN

Lawns Close

CO57BT

Pyefleet Close

CO58QL

Churchfields

CO58FP

Sandpiper Lane

CO58NE

City Road

CO58PP

Birchwood Close

CO58SR

Acorn Mews

CO58BA

Queen Anne Road

CO58HJ

Dawes Lane

CO58LE

Gunfleet Close

CO58SU

East Mersea Road

CO58DU

Garden Farm

CO57BL

Church Road

CO58HR

Stable Mews

CO57LE

Mersea Road

CO58JT

Tudor Court

CO58BQ

Queen Anne Drive

CO58UF

Paeony Chase

CO58AW

The Coverts

CO58ED

Windsor Road

CO58AA

Beach Road

Data Sources

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