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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

CO58LL

St Peters Road

CO58DE

Victoria Esplanade

CO58AA

Beach Road

CO58AH

Kingsland Road

CO58EN

Norfolk Avenue

CO58GZ

Farthings Chase

CO58PG

Coast Road

CO58DN

Reymead Close

CO58EB

East Road

CO58TL

Akersloot Place

CO58GJ

Bower Grove

CO58EA

Oyster Close

CO58LX

Victory Road

CO58DD

Kingsland Beach

CO58BJ

Queen Anne Gardens

CO58JB

Melrose Road

CO58UQ

Pleasant Mews

CO58DP

Oakwood Drive

CO58LS

Coast Road

CO58BX

Seaview Avenue

CO58RE

Rainbow Road

CO58GW

The Mews

CO58PA

Coast Road

CO58BE

Farriers Chase

CO58DS

Upland Crescent

CO58BD

Oakwood Avenue

CO58XB

Victoria Esplanade

CO58PH

Westwood Drive

CO58BW

Queensbury Close

CO58RU

Colchester Road

CO58BU

Thornwood Close

CO58HU

Yorick Road

CO58SP

Bower Hall Lane

CO58JF

High Street

CO58NY

Carriers Close

CO58FA

Pharos Lane

CO58ER

Suffolk Avenue

CO58HH

East Road

CO58BS

Fairhaven Avenue

CO58JS

Firs Road

CO58QH

Church Road

CO58RP

Colchester Road

Data Sources

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