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Tollesbury

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About

Tollesbury ward encompasses a coastal parish on the Blackwater estuary, characterised by its expansive creekside marshes and a historic village centre. The area includes a working waterfront with boatyards and a listed wooden lighthouse, reflecting its long maritime heritage. The surrounding landscape is largely agricultural, with farmland and grazing marshes defining much of its rural area.

A significant network of public footpaths and sea walls allows for access across the salt marshes, which are an important habitat for birdlife. The local economy remains connected to the water, with fishing and sailing activities present. The village itself contains a mix of traditional housing and local services centred around its high street.

Area overview

On average Tollesbury has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tollesbury is £59,225 per year. There are 1 schools in Tollesbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tollesbury is home to around 2,087 people, with a population density of about 173.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tollesbury Population
2,087
Population density
173.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.15(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.96(-92%)
Public order
0.96(-82%)
Other crime
0.96(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.96(-85%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,998
95.74%
Other White
37
1.77%
Irish
9
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.38%
African
5
0.24%
Total population: 2,087

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
466
27%
Level 3 (A level)
362
20.97%
No qualifications
255
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
253
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
196
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 1,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
450
51.43%
Owns with a mortgage
283
32.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
91
10.4%
Other social rented
30
3.43%
Other forms of private rent
16
1.83%
Total households: 875

Property prices in Tollesbury

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Tollesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tollesbury 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 Tollesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£530,000
Flats1£190,000
Semi-Detached6£293,500
Terraced6£282,500

10 years median price trend in Tollesbury

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

Data Sources

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