Area360 logo

Find postcode

West Mersea

About

West Mersea is a coastal area located on Mersea Island, just south of Colchester in Essex. The area is known for its tidal estuary and oyster beds, which have been harvested for centuries. The town has a mix of residential properties, small businesses, and waterfront activities, with a focus on fishing and boating. The Strood, a causeway connecting the island to the mainland, floods during high tides, adding to the area’s distinct character.

The seafront features a mix of beaches, marshes, and nature reserves, attracting walkers and birdwatchers. West Mersea has a small high street with independent shops, pubs, and seafood restaurants. The area retains a quiet, rural feel despite its proximity to Colchester, with a strong sense of community. Events like the annual Mersea Week highlight local traditions, including sailing and seafood festivals.

Area overview

On average West Mersea has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Mersea is £42,800 per year. There are 1 schools in West Mersea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in West Mersea

CO58BZ

Cross Lane

CO58FJ

West Mersea

CO58FP

West Mersea

CO58FU

West Mersea

CO58JH

High Street North

CO58NT

The Lane

CO58NX

Carriers Close

CO58RD

Elmwood Drive

CO58LY

Rosebank Road

CO58NL

Firs Road

CO58SA

Cross Lane

CO58SJ

East Mersea Road

CO58UG

Hillybroom Gardens

CO58FR

West Mersea

CO58BS

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58DR

Claire Court

CO58FH

West Mersea

CO58NN

Firs Chase

CO58QA

Captains Road

CO58RB

Acorn Mews

CO58BD

Oakwood Avenue

CO58BN

Blossom Mews

CO58JA

Melrose Road

CO58JL

Mersea Avenue

CO58LE

Gunfleet Close

CO58NA

Coast Road

CO58SL

Colchester Road

CO58SS

Haycocks Lane

CO58RE

Rainbow Road

CO58DZ

Garden Farm

CO58GF

Saltings Crescent

CO58GG

Glebe View

CO58HP

Stable Close

CO58PP

Birch Wood Close

CO58QL

Churchfields

CO58EB

Avocet Close

CO58EA

Oyster Close

CO58DY

Chandlers Close

CO58FN

West Mersea

CO58HD

Dawes Lane

CO58HZ

Yorick Avenue

CO58JT

High Street North

CO58PL

Lea Side

CO58SU

East Mersea Road

CO58EH

Carrington Court

CO58PZ

Pine Grove

CO58AB

Meadow Lane

CO58AE

Grove Avenue

CO58AJ

Kingsland Road

CO58BG

Alexandra Avenue

CO58DJ

Reymead Close

CO58EQ

Carrington Court

CO58JU

High Street North

CO58LN

St Peter's Road

CO58NR

Firs Chase

CO58NU

The Lane

CO58PS

Richmond Road

CO58TH

Barfield Road

CO58SY

East Mersea Road

CO58FQ

West Mersea

CO58GY

Dawes Lane

CO58HA

Dawes Lane

CO58HN

Cross Lane

CO58HU

Yorick Road

CO58LJ

St Peter's Road

CO58UD

The Seedfield

CO58AP

Broomhills Road

CO58BJ

Queen Anne Gardens

CO58DQ

Avocet Close

CO58HG

Barrow Mews

CO58NS

The Lane

CO58NW

Firs Chase

CO58QH

Church Road

CO58RA

Barfield Road

CO58XR

Coast Road

CO58ED

Windsor Road

CO58DU

Garden Farm

CO58BY

Estuary Park Road

CO58DB

Shears Crescent

CO58GZ

Farthings Chase

CO58JB

Melrose Road

CO58LZ

Blossom Mews

CO58NQ

Stonehill Way

CO58PY

Cypress Mews

CO58QW

Digby Mews

CO58RZ

Woodstock

CO58GS

Five Gables Chase

CO58BH

Alexandra Avenue

CO58BW

Queensbury Close

CO58ES

Garden Farm

CO58JF

High Street

CO58JX

Firs Road

CO58PU

Spruce Close

CO58RY

Brambledown

CO58SH

East Mersea Road

CO58AA

Beach Road

CO58DN

Reymead Close

CO58ET

Beverley Avenue

CO58HB

Dawes Lane

CO58NJ

Blackwater Drive

Prev Next