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About

Wivenhoe ward encompasses the historic town of Wivenhoe, situated on the tidal River Colne just south of Colchester. The area includes residential streets, the university campus of the University of Essex on its outskirts, and stretches of riverside path. Its economy has shifted from shipbuilding and fishing to being largely residential and academic. The town centre retains a mix of independent shops and pubs along its main streets.

The ward's character is defined by its active waterfront, with a working boatyard and a sailing club still in operation. The landscape includes areas of open fields and the Wivenhoe Trail, a popular walking and cycling route following the old railway line towards Colchester. Community life often centres on the river, with events and activities reflecting its maritime history. The presence of the university contributes a significant student population to the local demographics.

Area overview

On average Wivenhoe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wivenhoe is £64,066 per year. There are 4 schools in Wivenhoe: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wivenhoe is home to around 8,984 people, with a population density of about 1,225.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wivenhoe Population
8,984
Population density
1,225.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.2(+53%)
Shoplifting
15.81(+131%)
Other theft
10.24(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(+37%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+87%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,009
78.01%
Other White
619
6.89%
African
252
2.8%
Chinese
150
1.67%
Other Asian
119
1.32%
Total population: 8,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,909
37.55%
Level 3 (A level)
2,036
26.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
11.18%
No qualifications
824
10.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
7.07%
Total 16+ residents: 7,746

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,579
46.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
30.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
522
15.33%
Social rents from council
92
2.7%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.38%
Total households: 3,405

Property prices in Wivenhoe

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Wivenhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £792,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£237,500
Semi-Detached40£305,000
Terraced26£272,000
Detached37£372,000

10 years median price trend in Wivenhoe

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

All postcodes in Wivenhoe

CO79SB

Hereward Close

CO79NG

Park Road

CO79NL

The Dale

CO79NW

Friars Close

CO79HR

Vine Farm Road

CO79JS

Anglesea Road

CO79HG

Field Way

CO43ZT

Capon Road

CO79LA

Keelars Lane

CO43XJ

Wivenhoe

CO79NU

Claremont Road

CO79HQ

Field Way

CO43ZL

Nesfield Road

CO79NZ

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79NJ

Bobbits Way

CO79BW

East Street

CO79AW

Parkwood Avenue

CO79RE

Bowes Road

CO43ZJ

Annan Road

CO79JJ

Queens Road

CO79RZ

Westlake Crescent

CO79QS

Vanessa Drive

CO79RY

Chaney Road

CO79HB

Vine Drive

CO79DZ

Clifton Terrace

CO79AU

De Vere Lane

CO79AB

High Street

CO79FJ

Cooks Crescent

CO79NX

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79DF

Bath Street

CO79FR

Wivenhoe

CO79RR

Chaney Road

CO79LJ

Ernest Road

CO79BJ

High Street

CO43GD

Elmstead Road

CO79BY

The Quay

CO79ES

Rectory Road

CO79PE

Britannia Crescent

CO79QH

The Cross

CO79LR

Stanley Road

CO79RN

Nottage Close

CO79QF

Tower Road

CO79GW

Spindrift Way

CO79AE

Malting Yard

CO79FG

Walter Radcliffe Road

CO79GT

Walter Radcliffe Road

CO79TS

Bethany Street

CO79AY

Elm Grove

CO79DA

West Street

CO79AF

High Street

CO79EZ

Vine Drive

CO43ZS

Capon Road

CO79EP

Rectory Road

CO79JN

Valley Road

CO79AR

Beech Avenue

CO79LU

Littlefield

CO79HW

Mede Way

CO79AX

De Vere Close

CO79JE

Broadfields

CO79PP

The Avenue

CO79FL

Palmer Gardens

CO79RG

Barr Close

CO79RS

Chaney Road

CO79PB

Vanessa Drive

CO79RA

Trinity Close

CO79QL

The Cross

CO43GS

Boundary Road

CO79DG

The Folly

CO79LE

Belle Vue Road

CO79BU

The Quay

CO43ZB

Wivenhoe

CO79BD

Falcon Yard

CO79PQ

Croquet Gardens

CO79JT

Ballast Quay Road

CO79BP

Rose Lane

CO79NY

Rosabelle Avenue

CO79DQ

St Johns Road

CO79DP

Brook Street

CO79TB

Mulberry Harbour Way

CO79QP

Spring Chase

CO79HL

Paddock Way

CO79FQ

Ward Close

CO79BE

High Street

CO79NA

Valley Road

CO79SR

Croquet Gardens

CO79RP

Frances Close

CO79LL

Manor Road

CO79DS

Brook Street

CO79LQ

Ernest Road

CO79JB

Boudicca Walk

CO79NT

Castleward Close

CO79EN

Stanley Road

CO79SG

Endean Court

CO79EY

James Close

CO43ZA

Wivenhoe

CO79BQ

Blyths Lane

CO79RU

Chaney Road

CO79FN

Nelson Close

CO43AD

Elmstead Road

CO79RH

Conway Close

Data Sources

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