Postcode CO5 8LT is located in a rural hamlet, 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 6.0 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 4.8% 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 8LT.
West Mersea near CO5 8LT has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Mersea and Pyefleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 97 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £332,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mersea and Pyefleet
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO5 8LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mersea Island Trading Post | Captains Road, Colchester, CO5 8QA | Walking directions to Mersea Island Trading Post |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Street North, Colchester, CO5 8JJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.