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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

CO57JF

Langenhoe Park

CO57PE

Peldon Road

CO58DA

Seaview Avenue

CO58PX

Woodfield Drive

CO58TP

East Road

CO57AP

Chapel Road

CO58BP

Victoria Esplanade

CO58HE

Seaview Avenue

CO58HL

Dawes Lane

CO58LA

Brickhouse Close

CO58LG

The Square

CO58LP

St Peters Road

CO57BS

Froghall Close

CO58AR

Shears Crescent

CO58HJ

Dawes Lane

CO57AE

Haye Lane

CO57LY

Brand Drive

CO58BQ

Queen Anne Drive

CO58EW

Oakwood Avenue

CO58LT

Coast Road

CO58SB

Waldegraves Lane

CO58AD

Beach Road

CO58BT

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58HH

East Road

CO57PD

Peldon Road

CO58AL

Goings Lane

CO57LR

Pertwee Way

CO57QA

Peldon Road

CO58AN

Prince Albert Road

CO58AX

Oakwood Avenue

CO58AY

King Charles Road

CO58BU

Thornwood Close

CO57QH

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58AS

Broomhills Road

CO58EL

East Road

CO58QF

Coast Road

CO57LW

Mersea Road

CO57NW

The Retreat

CO58FL

Seaview Avenue

CO58LS

Coast Road

CO58BZ

Estuary Park Road

CO58FP

Sandpiper Lane

CO58NT

The Lane

CO58NX

Coast Road

CO58RD

Elmwood Drive

CO58TA

East Road

CO57LF

Mersea Road

CO58FJ

Little Egret Way

CO58FU

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58JH

High Street North

CO58PB

Coast Road

Data Sources

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