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.
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).
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,455,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £530,000; semi-detached at £334,500; terraced at £355,000; flats at £216,250.
10 years price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet
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Pleasant Mews
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West Mersea
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West Mersea
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Chapel Road
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Brand Drive
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Empress Avenue
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Empress Avenue
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St Peter's Road
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Victory Place
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Coast Road
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Vince Close
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Kingsland Road
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Carrington Court
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Fingringhoe Road
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Lodge Lane
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Glebe Lane
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Fen Lane
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Barrow Mews
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Stable Mews
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Barfield Road
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Brambledown
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Constable Close
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Cross Lane
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East Mersea Road
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East Road
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Ballast Quay Road
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Church Road
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Brickhouse Close
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Gainsborough Close
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Mill Road
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Acorn Mews
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Church Lane
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Windsor Road
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Pyefleet View
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Oxley Hill
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Lower Road
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Kingsland Beach
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Oakwood Avenue
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Norfolk Avenue
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Keene Close
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West Mersea
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Beach Road
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Melrose Road
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Strood Close
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Coast Road
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Trinity Close
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Chapmans Lane
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Furneaux Lane
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Broom Way
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Kingsland Road
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Estuary Park Road
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Oakwood Drive
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City Road
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Seaview Avenue
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Barfield Road
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Barfield Road
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Meeting Lane
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East Road
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Bracken Way
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Mersea Road
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Prince Albert Road
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Elmwood Drive
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Firs Road
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Firs Road
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Rushmere Close
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Rushmere Close
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Chapel Road
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Dudley Road
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Colchester Road
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Sawkins Close
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Glebe Lane
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Peldon Road
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Colchester Road
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Reymead Close
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Colchester Road
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Claire Court
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Brook Hall Road
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Abberton Road
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South Green Road
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South Green Road
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The Strood
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Birch Wood Close
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Victoria Mews
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High Street North
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Lawns Close
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West Mersea
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Oakwood Avenue
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Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East
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Chapel Road
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Ballast Quay Road
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Pyefleet Close
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Broomhills Road
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Queen Anne Road
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Claire Court
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Dawes Lane
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Suffolk Avenue
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Fairhaven Avenue
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Pharos Lane
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Firs Hamlet
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Firs Chase