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The Oakleys & Wix

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About

The Oakleys & Wix ward is a predominantly rural area in the Tendring district of Essex. It encompasses the villages of Little Oakley, Great Oakley, and Wix, along with surrounding farmland and countryside. The landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, small woodland areas, and quiet country lanes. The ward sits inland, with a landscape that gently rolls towards the creeks and estuaries to the south.

A notable local landmark is the St. Mary's Church in Wix, with its distinctive Norman architecture and historical significance. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with community life centred around the village halls and local pubs. The ward offers a quiet, settled environment, distinct from the coastal tourist centres elsewhere in Tendring.

Area overview

On average The Oakleys & Wix has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Oakleys & Wix is £51,713 per year. There are 3 schools in The Oakleys & Wix: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Oakleys & Wix is home to around 3,044 people, with a population density of about 98.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Oakleys & Wix Population
3,044
Population density
98.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.01(-30%)
Other theft
6.57(+20%)
Burglary
3.61(+30%)
Public order
2.96(-42%)
Vehicle crime
2.96(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,907
95.47%
Other White
44
1.44%
Irish
15
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.33%
Total population: 3,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
679
26.48%
No qualifications
508
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
448
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
404
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
287
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 2,564

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
606
48.48%
Owns with a mortgage
420
33.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
103
8.24%
Social rents from council
76
6.08%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.8%
Total households: 1,250

Property prices in The Oakleys & Wix

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £376K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £308 per square foot) in The Oakleys & Wix area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£380,000£352
Semi-Detached13£292,000£306
Terraced6£207,250£324
Flats2£177,500£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Oakleys & Wix

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,500£190,000£148,750
2017£297,000£220,000£177,500
2018£410,000£200,000£173,500
2019£325,000£239,975£200,000
2020£350,000£258,000£170,500
2021£355,000£265,000£195,750
2022£399,975£312,500£226,000
2023£432,500£280,000£208,000
2024£407,500£280,000£225,000
2025£370,000£277,000£206,000
2026£393,500£360,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£202£221
2017£252£244£222
2018£241£258£258
2019£238£245£260
2020£266£239£309
2021£301£281£286
2022£311£300£324
2023£292£283£296
2024£347£303£324
2025£331£306£339
2026£355£301£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Oakleys & Wix in the last year.

All postcodes in The Oakleys & Wix

CO125FF

Hammond Drive

CO125LL

Oak Ridge

CO125JA

Harwich Road

CO112SP

Bradfield Road

CO125DF

Colchester Road

CO125AH

High Street

CO125BP

Stone's Green Road

CO125DB

Colchester Road

CO125DJ

Park View

CO125AQ

High Street

CO125BU

Stones Green

CO112GA

Harwich Road

CO125JU

Rectory Road

CO125BD

Beaumont Road

CO125AE

Harwich Road

CO112FZ

White Hart Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.