The Close, Harwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO12 4NS.
At a glance
9 property sales on The Close, Harwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £245,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £201,222. Average sale prices rose from £162,500 in 2016 to £238,667 in 2025 (+47%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Close 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 | £201,222 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, The Close CO12 4NS | 12 Dec 2025 | £223,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, The Close CO12 4NS | 12 Dec 2025 | £268,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Close CO12 4NS | 11 Aug 2025 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, The Close CO12 4NS | 16 Dec 2022 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, The Close CO12 4NS | 5 Oct 2018 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Close CO12 4NS | 12 Apr 2018 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, The Close CO12 4NS | 10 Mar 2017 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, The Close CO12 4NS | 6 Sep 2016 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, The Close CO12 4NS | 3 Mar 2016 | £165,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23, The Close | £205,000 (Oct 2018) → £223,000 (Dec 2025) | +9% over 7 yrs |
| 41, The Close | £235,000 (Dec 2022) → £268,000 (Dec 2025) | +14% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
207 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Close 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 The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt 194 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Mayflower Primary School 356 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Requires improvement 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Dovercourt station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Harwich Town station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Scout Hut (o/s, Parkeston Rd) 1 min walk
- Harcourt Avenue (opp, Fryatt Ave) 1 min walk
- The Close (adj, Fryatt Ave) 1 min walk
- The Close (opp, Fryatt Ave) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mayflower Medical Centre
419 Main Road, Harwich · 0.2 mi - Fronks Rd Family Surgery
77 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich · 0.6 mi - Haven Health
Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe · 3.5 mi - Harewood Surgery
Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich · 3.6 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 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 706 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,873 |
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.
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