Highfield Avenue, Harwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO12 4DP, CO12 4DR, CO12 4JG.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Highfield Avenue, Harwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £292,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £287,591. That is 18% above the Harwich average of £248,189 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% detached, 29% semi-detached, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Highfield Avenue range from £139,500 to £365,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 58 streets in Harwich with at least two sales in the last year, Highfield Avenue ranks 14th for average price.
House prices on Highfield Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £287,591 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £261,667 | 22 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £158,167 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £142,000 | 19 Oct 2018 |
Sold prices on Highfield Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 22 May 2026 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 5 Dec 2025 | £282,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 4 Dec 2025 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 13 Nov 2025 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 17 Oct 2025 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 17 Oct 2025 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 18 Nov 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 17 Jun 2024 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 16 Dec 2022 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 30 Sep 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 30 Sep 2021 | £362,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 9 Sep 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 17 Dec 2020 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 16 Dec 2020 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 21 Aug 2020 | £139,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 17 Jul 2019 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 16 Jul 2019 | £139,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 25, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 25 Jan 2019 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 21 Nov 2018 | £365,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 2 Nov 2018 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue CO12 4JG | 19 Oct 2018 | £142,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 45, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DR | 5 Sep 2017 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 25 Aug 2017 | £238,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 9 Jan 2017 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Highfield Avenue CO12 4DP | 30 Jun 2016 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Highfield Avenue | £245,000 (Sep 2021) → £320,000 (May 2026) | +31% over 5 yrs |
| 39, Highfield Avenue | £290,000 (Oct 2025) → £275,000 (Dec 2025) | -5% over under a year |
| 5 Highfield Court, Highfield Avenue | £139,500 (Aug 2020) → £190,000 (Nov 2024) | +36% over 4 yrs |
| 31, Highfield Avenue | £270,000 (Jun 2016) → £365,500 (Nov 2018) | +35% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Highfield Avenue
Crime
201 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highfield Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highfield Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Parkeston Quay and the Ramsey River Flood alert area
- The north and south banks of the Stour estuary, from Shotley Gate, to and including Brantham Flood alert area
- Harwich Town, Dovercourt and Bathside Bay Flood alert area
- The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Highfield Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower Primary School 356 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 114 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School 1,075 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt 194 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Dovercourt station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Harwich International station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Harwich Town station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highfield Avenue (adj, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- Ashley Road (adj, Main Rd) 2 min walk
- The Ridgeway (opp, Douglas Rd) 3 min walk
- St Michael's (opp, Fronk's Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fronks Rd Family Surgery
77 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich · 0.3 mi - Mayflower Medical Centre
419 Main Road, Harwich · 0.3 mi - Haven Health
Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe · 3.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Harwich Supermarket · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fronks Road Foodstore · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Upper Dovercourt Harwich · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dovercourt Foodstore · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Borno Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dovercourt Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Clear Springs (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 775 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,801 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 77% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tendring with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Highfield Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.5% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 37.6% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.8% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.1% | 15.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 26.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 39.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.2% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.4% | 25.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13% | 10.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 20.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tendring.
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