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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 very low crime levels, with around 36 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
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
20.08(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.88(-66%)
Other theft
3.74(-33%)
Public order
3.46(-33%)
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 £435,000 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
Detached68£485,000
Flats13£220,000
Semi-Detached12£345,000
Terraced3£295,000

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

CO58PT

Hogarth Close

CO58BA

Queen Anne Road

CO58ER

Suffolk Avenue

CO58NG

Firs Chase

CO58QN

Churchfields

CO58BE

Farriers Chase

CO58DA

Seaview Avenue

CO58PX

Woodfield Drive

CO58BP

Victoria Esplanade

CO58HE

Seaview Avenue

CO58HL

Dawes Lane

CO58LA

Brickhouse Close

CO58LG

The Square

CO58LP

St Peters Road

CO58AR

Shears Crescent

CO58HJ

Dawes Lane

CO58BQ

Queen Anne Drive

CO58EW

Oakwood Avenue

CO58LT

Coast Road

CO58SB

Waldegraves Lane

CO58AD

Beach Road

CO58BT

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58HH

East Road

CO58AL

Goings Lane

CO58AN

Prince Albert Road

CO58AX

Oakwood Avenue

CO58AY

King Charles Road

CO58BU

Thornwood Close

CO58AS

Broomhills Road

CO58EL

East Road

CO58QF

Coast Road

CO58FL

Seaview Avenue

CO58LS

Coast Road

CO58BZ

Estuary Park Road

CO58FP

Sandpiper Lane

CO58NT

The Lane

CO58NX

Coast Road

CO58RD

Elmwood Drive

CO58FJ

Little Egret Way

CO58FU

Mersea and Pyefleet

CO58JH

High Street North

CO58PB

Coast Road

Data Sources

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