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14,699
Population
5,614
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
17
Schools nearby
£56,755
Avg. household income
697
Businesses
197
People per km²
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About Horsley Cross

Horsley Cross is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CO11 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, with a few local amenities that serve the community. It is situated near the larger town of Harwich, providing easy access to additional services and facilities. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment.

Transport links are available, with nearby road connections facilitating travel to other parts of Essex and beyond. The village is also close to the coast, making it a convenient base for those looking to explore the seaside. While Horsley Cross may not have extensive attractions, its location and local community provide a quiet place for residents and visitors alike.

School Ratings in Horsley Cross

There are 17 schools in and around Horsley Cross. Highfields Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Horsley Cross

The average property price is £372K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £460K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Horsley Cross

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Horsley Cross, with 5 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Horsley Cross

Horsley Cross sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Horsley Cross

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Horsley Cross, the nearest being Lawford Surgery (2.9 miles away).

Local Data for Horsley Cross

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Property Prices 2,841 sales

Average Price £372K
£3K , £20.2M
Detached £460K 1,180
Semi £303K 872
Terraced £289K 450
Flat £181K 219

Schools & Education 17 within 5 miles View all schools

15 Primary
1 Secondary
1 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CO11 postcode area.

Bradfield Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Tendring Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Wix and Wrabness Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Stourview Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.5 miles Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Primary Good 2.7 miles Highfields Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.8 miles Manningtree High School Secondary 2.9 miles Great Bentley Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Brooklands Primary School Primary Good 4 miles All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Primary Good 4 miles

Household Income in Horsley Cross ONS 2023

The average total household income in Horsley Cross is approximately £56,755 a year before tax, 3% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £43,409. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Horsley Cross £56,755
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £43,409.

Businesses in Horsley Cross ONS 2025

There are approximately 697 active businesses based in Horsley Cross, around 47 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

697 Total businesses
47 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Horsley Cross IMD 2025

Horsley Cross sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 59%
Older 65+ 25%
2,399 Children (0-15) 16%
8,699 Working Age 59%
3,604 Older (65+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Horsley Cross 49 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Horsley Cross records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 23
Anti-Social Behaviour 5
Other Theft 5
Criminal Damage & Arson 4
Public Order 4
Shoplifting 3
Vehicle Crime 2
Bicycle Theft 1
Burglary 1
Weapons 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mistley Train Station 2.6 miles
Manningtree Train Station 3.4 miles
Weeley Train Station 3.7 miles
Great Bentley Train Station 3.8 miles
Wrabness Train Station 4.2 miles
Thorpe-Le-Soken Train Station 5.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Goose Green 0.6 miles Horsleycross Street 0.6 miles Tendring Heath 0.9 miles Bradfield Heath 1.4 miles Little Bentley 1.4 miles Goose Green 1.8 miles Tendring Green 1.8 miles Mistley Heath 1.9 miles Little Bromley 2 miles Raven's Green 2.2 miles Bradfield 2.2 miles Tendring 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Tendring
County Essex
Ward Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Parish Manningtree
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Horsley Cross

Of the 6,407 households in and around Horsley Cross, 75% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 75% Social rented 9% Private rented 16%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Horsley Cross.

Frequently Asked Questions about Horsley Cross

What is the population of Horsley Cross?
Horsley Cross has a population of approximately 14,699 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Horsley Cross?
The average property in and around Horsley Cross sold for about £371,600, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 6% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Horsley Cross a deprived area?
Horsley Cross sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Horsley Cross?
Horsley Cross is covered by the CO11 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Horsley Cross?
There are 17 schools within 5 miles of Horsley Cross, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Horsley Cross?
The nearest railway station to Horsley Cross is Mistley Train Station, about 2.6 miles away.

Streets in CO11 30 shown View all streets

A120 1 A137 2 Abbots Close 1 Alma Square 1 Anchor End 1 Anchor Lane 1 Ardleigh Road 2 Ash Ground Close 1 Ash Street 1 Bargate Lane 1 Barker Close 1 Barley Close 1 Barnfield 2 Barrack Street 1 Baytree Close 1 Beckford Road 5 Bendalls Court 1 Bentley Road 2 Bergholt Road 5 Birch Drive 6 Black Boy Lane 4 Blake Close 1 Blenheim Close 1 Blenheim Walk 1 Bradfield Road 6 Brantham Hill 17 Bridge Place 2 Bromley Road 6 Brook Street 4 Brooklands Rise 1

Postcodes in CO11 50 shown View all postcodes

CO11 1AA CO11 1AB CO11 1AD CO11 1AF CO11 1AG CO11 1AH CO11 1AJ CO11 1AL CO11 1AN CO11 1AP CO11 1AQ CO11 1AR CO11 1AS CO11 1AT CO11 1AU CO11 1AW CO11 1AX CO11 1AZ CO11 1BA CO11 1BB CO11 1BD CO11 1BE CO11 1BG CO11 1BH CO11 1BJ CO11 1BL CO11 1BN CO11 1BP CO11 1BQ CO11 1BS CO11 1BT CO11 1BU CO11 1BW CO11 1BX CO11 1BY CO11 1BZ CO11 1DA CO11 1DB CO11 1DD CO11 1DE CO11 1DF CO11 1DH CO11 1DJ CO11 1DL CO11 1DN CO11 1DQ CO11 1DR CO11 1DS CO11 1DT CO11 1DU