7,222 people · median £452,000 · Colchester
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Sold price trend +29.9%
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West Mersea is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 7,222. The median property price is £452,000, with detached homes at £525,000 and terraces at £291,250. Prices have risen 29.9 percent over five years, with 333 sales in the past year.
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Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter moderate. Flood risk is minimal at 1.8 percent in flood zone 3. Broadband is well-established, with 99.1 percent superfast coverage. The area has 3 conservation areas and 38 listed buildings. Deprivation levels are mixed; about 65 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The median age is 55.6, reflecting an older population, with 36.5 percent aged 65 and over. Owner-occupied homes account for 81.3 percent of households. Colchester City Council administers the area, with council tax band D at £2,240.94 for 2026/27.
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