Postcode CO5 8FQ is located in a rural town, within the Mersea and Pyefleet ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the West Mersea area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Mersea is £42,800 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 5.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Mersea has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
West Mersea has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Mersea is £42,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO5 8FQ.
West Mersea near CO5 8FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,455,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 93 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £331,250 |
| Terraced | 5 | £360,000 |
10 years price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.