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West Mersea

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About

West Mersea is located on Mersea Island, connected to the Essex mainland by a causeway that floods at high tide. The area centres around a working harbour and a shingle beach, with a mix of residential streets, boatyards, and seafood businesses. The economy is tied to fishing and oyster cultivation, with several traditional pubs and eateries near the waterfront.

The landscape is characterised by saltmarshes, creeks, and wide estuary views. The Strood causeway provides the only road access, isolating the area during high water. A seasonal beach hut line fronts the shore, and a historic wooden fishing smack fleet is often moored in the channel.

Area overview

On average West Mersea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 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 per household in West Mersea is £55,622 per year. There are 1 schools in West Mersea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Mersea is home to around 7,221 people, with a population density of about 689.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Mersea Population
7,221
Population density
689.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.29(-63%)
Other theft
3.74(-32%)
Public order
3.32(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,883
95.32%
Other White
123
1.7%
Irish
43
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.32%
Total population: 7,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,830
28.83%
No qualifications
1,175
18.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,050
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
699
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,898
56.4%
Owns with a mortgage
836
24.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
301
8.95%
Social rents from council
150
4.46%
Other social rented
91
2.7%
Total households: 3,365

Property prices in West Mersea

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in West Mersea area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Mersea 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 West Mersea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced2£272,500
Detached74£487,500
Flats10£198,250
Semi-Detached10£362,500

10 years median price trend in West Mersea

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

All postcodes in West Mersea

CO58GF

Wellhouse Avenue

CO58YL

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58TH

Barfield Road

CO58AT

Victoria Esplanade

CO58QE

Coast Road

CO58DG

Upland Road

CO58DY

Chandlers Close

CO58SB

Waldegraves Lane

CO58QF

Coast Road

CO58NG

Firs Chase

CO58QT

Barfield Road

CO58QQ

Rushmere Close

CO58DA

Seaview Avenue

CO58GS

Five Gables Chase

CO58BG

Alexandra Avenue

CO58LY

Victory Road

CO58EW

Oakwood Avenue

CO58SN

Dawes Lane

CO58NW

Firs Chase

CO58BA

Queen Anne Road

CO58AP

Broomhills Road

CO58QN

Churchfields

CO58BQ

Queen Anne Drive

CO58LE

Gunfleet Close

CO58BH

Victoria Esplanade

CO58LA

Brickhouse Close

CO58PX

Woodfield Drive

CO58PB

Coast Road

CO58PZ

Pine Grove

CO58AS

Broomhills Road

CO58AJ

Yorick Road

CO58EP

East Road

CO58PP

Birchwood Close

CO58RJ

Mill Road

CO58EZ

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58RX

Constable Close

CO58AW

The Coverts

CO58QR

Barfield Road

CO58AL

Goings Lane

CO58LF

Buxey Close

CO58QG

Queens Mews

CO58FH

Cormorant Close

CO58QZ

Kingsland Road

CO58RL

Mill Road

CO58NQ

Stonehill Way

CO58HB

East Road

CO58NU

The Lane

CO58ET

Empress Avenue

CO58DT

Oakwood Gardens

CO58EE

Windsor Road

CO58PL

Lea Side

CO58SL

East Mersea Road

CO58BT

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58DX

Upland Road

CO58HA

East Road

CO58SJ

East Mersea Road

CO58AG

Kingsland Road

CO58QY

Vince Close

CO58SY

East Mersea Road

CO58JD

Melrose Road

CO58RW

Trinity Close

CO58DH

Reymead Close

CO58GN

Barrow Mews

CO58JL

Mersea Avenue

CO58HZ

Yorick Avenue

CO58BP

Victoria Esplanade

CO58XR

Coast Road

CO58FQ

Turnstone Drive

CO58GP

Millcroft Mews

CO58FJ

Little Egret Way

CO58DZ

Garden Farm

CO58FX

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58LP

St Peters Road

CO58LN

St Peters Road

CO58NN

Firs Chase

CO58EL

East Road

CO58RB

Kingsland Road

CO58PR

Gainsborough Close

CO58RT

Langwood

CO58LT

Coast Road

CO58HE

Seaview Avenue

CO58JU

High Street North

CO58HL

Dawes Lane

CO58RR

Trinity Mews

CO58BL

Empress Avenue

CO58PU

Spruce Close

CO58QU

Grays Close

CO58HD

East Road

CO58ND

Firs Chase

CO58LB

Whittaker Way

CO58WP

Rushmere Close

CO58RA

Kingsland Road

CO58DL

Reymead Close

CO58UG

Hillybroom Gardens

CO58BZ

Estuary Park Road

CO58LJ

St Peters Road

CO58RH

Mill Road

CO58QA

High Street

CO58EH

Windsor Road

CO58JE

High Street

Data Sources

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