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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

CO58QZ

Kingsland Road

CO57LT

Lodge Lane

CO57LA

Fingringhoe Road

CO57NX

Glebe Lane

CO58AU

Fen Lane

CO58EG

Carrington Court

CO58GN

Barrow Mews

CO58HR

Stable Mews

CO58QX

Barfield Road

CO58RF

Brambledown

CO58RX

Constable Close

CO58SE

Cross Lane

CO58SZ

East Mersea Road

CO58UJ

East Road

CO57DB

Ballast Quay Road

CO57PS

Church Road

CO58LB

Brickhouse Close

CO58PR

Gainsborough Close

CO58RJ

Mill Road

CO58SR

Acorn Mews

CO58TQ

Church Lane

CO58GW

West Mersea

CO58JD

Melrose Road

CO57LD

Pyefleet View

CO57NL

Oxley Hill

CO57PR

Lower Road

CO58AG

Kingsland Beach

CO58EE

Windsor Road

CO58EJ

Oakwood Avenue

CO58EN

Norfolk Avenue

CO58EY

Keene Close

CO58HT

Beach Road

CO58JN

Strood Close

CO58PB

Coast Road

CO58RW

Trinity Close

CO58SG

Chapmans Lane

CO58AH

Kingsland Road

CO57DN

Furneaux Lane

CO57PQ

Broom Way

CO58BX

Estuary Park Road

CO58DP

Oakwood Drive

CO58ND

City Road

CO58PH

Seaview Avenue

CO58QR

Barfield Road

CO58QT

Barfield Road

CO58TE

Meeting Lane

CO58UW

East Road

CO57PA

Bracken Way

CO57QG

Mersea Road

CO58AZ

Prince Albert Road

CO58BB

Elmwood Drive

CO58JR

Firs Road

CO58JS

Firs Road

CO58QQ

Rushmere Close

CO57LU

Sawkins Close

CO57BH

Chapel Road

CO57DS

Dudley Road

CO57LL

Colchester Road

CO57NY

Glebe Lane

CO57QD

Peldon Road

CO57QP

Colchester Road

CO58DH

Reymead Close

CO58JZ

Colchester Road

CO58WP

Rushmere Close

CO58GE

Victoria Mews

CO57AN

Abberton Road

CO57DG

Brook Hall Road

CO57DP

South Green Road

CO57DR

South Green Road

CO57QL

The Strood

CO58AF

Birch Wood Close

CO58DS

Claire Court

CO58JJ

High Street North

CO58RL

Lawns Close

CO58SQ

West Mersea

CO57AA

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

CO57AU

Chapel Road

CO57BP

Ballast Quay Road

CO57BT

Pyefleet Close

CO58AW

Broomhills Road

CO58BA

Queen Anne Road

CO58DG

Claire Court

CO58DT

Oakwood Avenue

CO58EP

Dawes Lane

CO58ER

Suffolk Avenue

CO58EZ

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58FA

Pharos Lane

CO58NF

Firs Hamlet

CO58NG

Firs Chase

CO58NY

Carriers Close

CO58PT

Hogarth Close

CO58QN

Churchfields

CO57BY

Ferry Road

CO57JF

Langenhoe Park

CO57NS

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

CO57PE

Peldon Road

CO57QS

Newpots Lane

CO58BE

Farriers Chase

CO58DA

Cross Lane

CO58GP

West Mersea
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Data Sources

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