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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

CO79LT

Park Road

CO79DD

Quay Street

CO43ZP

St Andrew's Avenue

CO43ZG

Annan Road

CO79JU

Alresford Road

CO79QY

Cap Pillar Close

CO43SQ

Boundary Road

CO79BG

Blyths Lane

CO79PW

The Avenue

CO79PG

Britannia Crescent

CO79FX

Cuckoo Chase

CO79SS

Belle Vue Road

CO79QZ

Chaney Road

CO79LG

Ernest Road

CO79DH

Station Road

CO79DW

The Shipwrights

CO79QD

Spring Lane

CO79TE

Dry Dock

CO79HA

Wivenhoe

CO79DT

Paget Road

CO79ET

Colchester Road

CO79TF

West Quay

CO79NN

Claremont Road

CO79JA

Elizabeth Way

CO43SG

St Andrew's Avenue

CO79AQ

The Avenue

CO79HJ

Ash Grove

CO79ER

Rectory Road

CO79QG

The Cross

CO79AP

Woodland Way

CO79QJ

The Cross

CO79HH

Field Way

CO79RW

Sainty Close

CO79EJ

Rectory Road

CO79DE

West Street

CO79QE

Tower Road

CO79ND

Colne Terrace

CO79LB

Rectory Hill

CO79DX

Chapel Road

CO79EA

Foresters Court

CO79AL

The Avenue

CO79PR

Heath Road

CO79LW

Woodcutters

CO43ZE

Annan Road

CO79SF

Alexandra Drive

CO79HN

Mede Way

CO79FP

Brightlingsea Road

CO79RD

Bowes Road

CO79NP

Sandford Close

CO79NH

The Nook

CO79LZ

Valley Road

CO79JQ

Richard Avenue

CO79JG

Robert Way

CO79QR

Vanessa Drive

CO79AJ

The Avenue

CO79DB

The Folly

CO79BA

Phillip Road

CO79AA

Wivenhoe

CO79QQ

The Cross

CO79TA

Hardings Yard

CO79EX

Leys Road

CO79BN

East Street

Data Sources

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