Sparrows Corner, Great Oakley, Harwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO12 5AA, CO12 5AB.
At a glance
11 property sales on Sparrows Corner, Great Oakley, Harwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £323,333. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £267,333. Average sale prices rose from £240,625 in 2016 to £323,333 in 2026 (+34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 30% above the Harwich average of £247,972 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Sparrows Corner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £267,333 | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £272,500 | 25 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Sparrows Corner
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 25 Aug 2026 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 24 Aug 2026 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 31 Mar 2026 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| West Lodge, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AB | 29 Aug 2025 | £512,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 5 Jan 2021 | £262,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 28 Jun 2019 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 3 Oct 2018 | £281,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 7 Aug 2017 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 9 Jun 2016 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 20 May 2016 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 29 Apr 2016 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sparrows Corner CO12 5AA | 22 Feb 2016 | £217,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Sparrows Corner | £245,000 (Aug 2017) → £300,000 (Aug 2026) | +22% over 9 yrs |
| 11, Sparrows Corner | £255,000 (Apr 2016) → £360,000 (Mar 2026) | +41% over 10 yrs |
| 3, Sparrows Corner | £217,500 (Feb 2016) → £281,000 (Oct 2018) | +29% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sparrows Corner
Crime
7 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sparrows Corner in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sparrows Corner is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Hamford Water on the Essex coast 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 Sparrows Corner
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley 100 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 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
- Wrabness station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Harwich International station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Dovercourt station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Soils (opp, Harwich Rd) 1 min walk
- The Soils (adj, Harwich Rd) 1 min walk
- Sparrows Corner (S-bound, The Soils) 1 min walk
- Partridge Close (opp, Harwich Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Harewood Surgery
Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich · 0.3 mi - Mayflower Medical Centre
419 Main Road, Harwich · 3.2 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 4 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 445 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,052 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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
- Main Road£181k
- 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