Postcode CO5 8RL 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.0 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 5.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is West Mersea Park.
West Mersea has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
West Mersea has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 8RL.
West Mersea near CO5 8RL 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Mersea Park | Small | Walking directions to West Mersea Park |
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
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO5 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East of England Co-op | Barfield Road, Colchester, CO5 8RA | Walking directions to East of England Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Barfield Road, Colchester, CO5 8RA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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.