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About

St Osyth ward encompasses a coastal parish centred around the village of St Osyth, located between Clacton-on-Sea and Brightlingsea. The area includes a mix of residential housing, agricultural land, and salt marshes bordering the Colne Estuary. The village itself is arranged around a main street and a historic creek, with development extending towards the nearby hamlet of Lee-over-Sands along the B1027 road.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the water, with St Osyth Creek providing a focal point. Priory Park, containing the remains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory and a historic gatehouse, is a central feature. The ward's economy has traditional connections to oyster harvesting, and the surrounding marshes form part of a larger estuarine environment important for local wildlife.

Area overview

On average St Osyth has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Osyth is £36,151 per year. There are 1 schools in St Osyth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Osyth is home to around 5,172 people, with a population density of about 160.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Osyth Population
5,172
Population density
160.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.68(+187%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.43(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.34(+110%)
Other theft
11.41(+109%)
Public order
8.89(+74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,931
95.32%
Other White
81
1.57%
Irish
31
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.56%
Chinese
13
0.25%
Total population: 5,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,430
31.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
773
17.25%
Level 3 (A level)
647
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,230
51.64%
Owns with a mortgage
539
22.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
14.82%
Other social rented
122
5.12%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.77%
Total households: 2,382

Property prices in St Osyth

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in St Osyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Osyth 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 St Osyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£250,000
Terraced5£158,000
Detached30£318,500
Flats4£93,000

10 years median price trend in St Osyth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Osyth.

All postcodes in St Osyth

CO168QT

South Close

CO168RB

Longfields

CO168HB

Colchester Road

CO168HE

Clacton Road

CO168LJ

Alpha Road

CO168NG

Tower Estate

CO168JS

Dumont Avenue

CO168LR

Briain Way

CO168SW

Rose Gardens

CO168RN

Spring Road

CO168EZ

The Quay

CO168QA

Manfield Gardens

CO168HJ

Frowick Lane

CO168EJ

Mill Street

CO168JN

Beacon Way

CO168SS

Willow Avenue

CO168LZ

Saxon Way

CO168HR

Colchester Road

CO168NX

The Bury

CO168QZ

Kincaid Road

CO168SP

Beach Approach

CO168LE

Mersea View

CO168JL

Point Clear Road

CO78QZ

Bentley Road

CO168PW

Park Road

CO168PE

Clacton Road

CO168NL

Oakmead Road

CO168HH

Clay Lane

CO168PU

Clacton Road

CO169BX

Bentley Road

CO168PB

Clacton Road

CO168ST

Lilac Avenue

CO168QN

Longfields

CO78RE

Flag Hill

CO168SB

Beach Road

CO168RX

St Cleres Hall Lane

CO168PH

Rochford Road

CO168LX

Norman Way

CO168QB

Manfield Gardens

CO168BS

St Johns Road

CO168ET

Beach Road

CO168HD

Recess Villas

CO168QR

Newton Way

CO168LF

Cruce Way

CO168GZ

Mill Street

CO168LG

Eastern Promenade

CO168JA

Point Clear Road

CO168NA

Western Promenade

CO168JB

Point Clear Road

CO168QG

St Clairs Road

CO168JE

Greenland Grove

CO168SG

Beach Road

CO168LQ

Hillside Mews

CO168QE

Darcy Road

CO168PL

Johnson Road

CO169BQ

Honeypot Lane

CO168NW

Oakmead Road

CO168RJ

Spring Road

CO168EW

Mill Street

CO168JG

Dairy Farm Meadow

CO168LN

Colne Way

CO168JW

Beacon Heights

CO169AB

High Birch Road

CO168PN

Norman Close

CO168PZ

Broadstrood

CO168PD

Clacton Road

CO168RA

Castle Way

CO168EU

Wall Street

CO168RG

Tunstall Close

CO168JT

Point Clear Road

CO168BN

St Johns Road

CO168EN

Mill Street

CO168SX

Club Parade

CO168NY

The Bury

CO169BH

Rectory Road

CO168SA

Daltes Lane

Data Sources

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