Main Road, Harwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO12 3LP, CO12 4ET, CO12 3FS.
At a glance
287 property sales on Main Road, Harwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 12 homes sold here for an average of £180,750. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £131,472. Average sale prices rose from £141,966 in 2016 to £162,000 in 2026 (+14%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 27% below the Harwich average of £247,972 over the same period. 78 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 55 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Main Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 144 | £131,472 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 57 | £242,544 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 57 | £180,158 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 29 | £297,534 | 14 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Main Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 625, Main Road CO12 4NH | 31 Jul 2026 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 721, Main Road CO12 4LZ | 21 Jul 2026 | £167,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Sapindale, 407, Main Road CO12 4ET | 3 Jul 2026 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, The Old School Apartments, 56, Main Road CO12 3LP | 30 Jun 2026 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Old Custom House, Main Road CO12 3FS | 8 May 2026 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 555, Main Road CO12 4NH | 27 Mar 2026 | £186,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Main Road CO12 3LU | 26 Mar 2026 | £218,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 18, Main Road CO12 3LU | 26 Mar 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 18, Main Road CO12 3LU | 26 Mar 2026 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Second Floor Flat, 18, Main Road CO12 3LU | 26 Mar 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 582, Main Road CO12 4LN | 6 Feb 2026 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road CO12 4JP | 28 Jan 2026 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 464, Main Road CO12 4ES | 16 Jan 2026 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 488, Main Road CO12 4ES | 12 Jan 2026 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 506, Main Road CO12 4HH | 19 Dec 2025 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 584, Main Road CO12 4LN | 19 Dec 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 729 - 731, Main Road CO12 4LZ | 16 Dec 2025 | £400,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 17, Main Road CO12 3LT | 27 Nov 2025 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 279, Main Road CO12 4AJ | 7 Nov 2025 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 663, Main Road CO12 4NF | 24 Oct 2025 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Main Road CO12 3LR | 24 Oct 2025 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48A, Main Road CO12 3LP | 17 Oct 2025 | £25,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 630, Main Road CO12 4LW | 5 Sep 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 563, Main Road CO12 4NH | 19 Aug 2025 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 18, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road CO12 4JP | 15 Jul 2025 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 195, Main Road CO12 3PH | 10 Jul 2025 | £140,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 541, Main Road CO12 4NH | 2 Jun 2025 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Main Road CO12 3LT | 16 May 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 668, Main Road CO12 4LT | 17 Apr 2025 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 219, Main Road CO12 3PL | 14 Mar 2025 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 429, Main Road CO12 4ET | 12 Mar 2025 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 414, Main Road CO12 4DW | 26 Feb 2025 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22 - 24, Main Road CO12 3LU | 24 Jan 2025 | £370,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 431, Main Road CO12 4ET | 3 Dec 2024 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Main Road CO12 3LS | 15 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 587, Main Road CO12 4NH | 15 Nov 2024 | £171,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Sapindale, 407, Main Road CO12 4ET | 1 Nov 2024 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Rosaceae, 405, Main Road CO12 4ET | 30 Oct 2024 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road CO12 4JP | 23 Oct 2024 | £97,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 29, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road CO12 4JP | 10 Oct 2024 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Coxs Court, Main Road CO12 3NY | 2 Oct 2024 | £108,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Coxs Court, Main Road CO12 3NY | 6 Sep 2024 | £190,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| Flat 11, Sapindale, 407, Main Road CO12 4ET | 14 Aug 2024 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 615, Main Road CO12 4NH | 26 Jul 2024 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 9, Sapindale, 407, Main Road CO12 4ET | 21 Jun 2024 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 713, Main Road CO12 4LZ | 24 May 2024 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 32, The Old School Apartments, 56, Main Road CO12 3LP | 24 May 2024 | £127,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 462, Main Road CO12 4ES | 30 Apr 2024 | £270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 313, Main Road CO12 4AJ | 18 Apr 2024 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 700, Main Road CO12 4LT | 25 Mar 2024 | £160,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 625, Main Road | £175,000 (Dec 2019) → £235,000 (Jul 2026) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 4, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £130,000 (Mar 2018) → £145,000 (Jul 2026) | +12% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 32, The Old School Apartments, 56, Main Road | £123,000 (Feb 2017) → £127,500 (May 2024) → £80,000 (Jun 2026) | -35% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 23, Old Custom House, Main Road | £142,500 (Sep 2020) → £150,000 (May 2026) | +5% over 6 yrs |
| 464, Main Road | £245,000 (Nov 2020) → £267,500 (Apr 2022) → £275,000 (Jan 2026) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 488, Main Road | £170,000 (Aug 2019) → £180,000 (Jan 2026) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| 584, Main Road | £175,000 (Jul 2017) → £210,000 (Dec 2025) | +20% over 8 yrs |
| 17, Main Road | £165,000 (Jun 2021) → £165,000 (May 2025) → £190,000 (Nov 2025) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 48A, Main Road | £80,000 (Apr 2022) → £25,000 (Oct 2025) | -69% over 3 yrs |
| 630, Main Road | £170,000 (Jan 2020) → £285,000 (Sep 2025) | +68% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 18, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road | £125,000 (Sep 2017) → £100,000 (Sep 2021) → £110,000 (Jul 2025) | -12% over 8 yrs |
| 431, Main Road | £220,000 (Apr 2016) → £330,000 (Dec 2024) | +50% over 9 yrs |
| 31, Main Road | £250,000 (Jun 2022) → £250,000 (Nov 2024) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 8, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £133,500 (Mar 2018) → £150,000 (Nov 2024) | +12% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 11, Rosaceae, 405, Main Road | £142,500 (Mar 2018) → £137,500 (Nov 2019) → £150,000 (Mar 2022) → £150,000 (Oct 2024) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 11, Emily May Court, 473, Main Road | £95,000 (Dec 2022) → £97,000 (Oct 2024) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 1, Coxs Court, Main Road | £105,000 (Mar 2020) → £108,000 (Oct 2024) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 11, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £145,000 (Apr 2018) → £143,500 (Jan 2020) → £152,500 (Aug 2024) | +5% over 6 yrs |
| 615, Main Road | £390,000 (Nov 2021) → £415,000 (Jul 2024) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 9, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £140,000 (Jun 2018) → £145,000 (Jun 2024) | +4% over 6 yrs |
| 730, Main Road | £285,000 (Jul 2020) → £305,000 (Feb 2024) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 12, Rosaceae, 405, Main Road | £150,000 (Nov 2023) → £140,000 (Feb 2024) | -7% over under a year |
| 33, Main Road | £165,000 (Oct 2018) → £169,000 (Nov 2021) → £180,000 (Feb 2024) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 551, Main Road | £157,500 (Jan 2018) → £250,000 (Nov 2023) | +59% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 18, The Old School Apartments, 56, Main Road | £118,000 (Dec 2019) → £100,000 (Nov 2023) | -15% over 4 yrs |
| 494, Main Road | £262,000 (Nov 2021) → £269,000 (Sep 2023) | +3% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 5, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £135,000 (Oct 2018) → £155,000 (Aug 2023) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 26, Old Custom House, Main Road | £150,000 (Oct 2019) → £150,000 (Jun 2023) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, Sapindale, 407, Main Road | £135,000 (Mar 2018) → £155,000 (May 2023) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, Old Custom House, Main Road | £162,500 (Feb 2021) → £162,500 (Mar 2023) | +0% over 2 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 78 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Main Road
Crime
148 crimes were reported within about a mile of Main Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Main Road is in or near 5 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
- Hamford Water on the Essex coast 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 Main Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt 194 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School 1,075 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 114 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Mayflower Primary School 356 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Harwich International station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Dovercourt station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Harwich Town station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bird in Hand (opp, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- Ainger Road (opp, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- Ainger Road (SE-bound, Ainger Rd) 2 min walk
- Bird in Hand (o/s, Main Rd) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mayflower Medical Centre
419 Main Road, Harwich · 0.4 mi - Fronks Rd Family Surgery
77 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich · 0.9 mi - Harewood Surgery
Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 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: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,146 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,553 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 86% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 86% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in CO12
- Fronks Road£294k
- Heron Way£184k
- Harwich Road£236k
- Lee Road£205k
- Williamsburg Avenue£242k
- Manor Road£205k
- Ramsey Road£258k
- Oakley Road£273k
- Rose Gardens£258k
- Ashley Road£243k
- Clarkes Road£211k
- Gravel Hill Way£269k