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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in The Oakleys & Wix area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Oakleys & Wix 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 The Oakleys & Wix over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced4£206,000
Semi-Detached11£290,000
Flats1£210,000
Detached19£380,000

10 years median price trend in The Oakleys & Wix

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Oakleys & Wix.

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: 16/05/2026.