Postcode sector · CO11 2

Is New Mistley a good place to live?

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In New Mistley (CO11 2), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £428,700 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 83% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£428,700
from 240 sales
Population
13,861
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
46.0
per 1,000 · -83% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
83%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in New Mistley CO11 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in New Mistley CO11 2 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (249 of 5,505) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 100 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in CO11 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in CO11 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 5,868

Owned 74% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CO11 2.

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New Mistley CO11 2: frequently asked questions

Is New Mistley CO11 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in New Mistley CO11 2?

Recorded crime in New Mistley CO11 2 runs at 46.0 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is New Mistley CO11 2 safe?

Crime in New Mistley CO11 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in New Mistley CO11 2 runs at 46.0 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in New Mistley CO11 2?

Homes in New Mistley CO11 2 sell for around £428,700 on average, based on 240 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is New Mistley CO11 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in New Mistley CO11 2 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (249 of 5,505) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 100 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in New Mistley CO11 2?

There are 5 schools in New Mistley CO11 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in New Mistley CO11 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in New Mistley CO11 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is New Mistley CO11 2 a deprived area?

New Mistley CO11 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).