About Messing

Messing is a village located in Essex, England, within the CO5 postcode area. It lies approximately six miles south of Colchester and is easily accessible via the A12 road. The village features a mix of residential properties and green spaces, providing a pleasant environment for its residents. The local community is served by a primary school, which caters to the educational needs of younger children. Messing also has a parish church that reflects the architectural style typical of the region. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape, making it a suitable spot for those who appreciate outdoor activities.

School Ratings in Messing

Messing is served by 23 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Messing

Property prices average £407K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £503K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Messing

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Other theft accounts for the highest share in Messing, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Messing

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Messing falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Messing

Most properties in Messing can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,612 sales

Average Price £407K
£1K — £13.8M
Detached £503K 2,098
Semi £334K 1,324
Terraced £296K 547
Flat £195K 459

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

18 Primary
3 Secondary
2 Other
Messing Primary School Primary 67 yards Thurstable School Secondary 0.9 miles Baynards Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Milldene Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Feering Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 1.9 miles Tiptree Heath Primary School Primary 2 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey Primary 3 miles Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall Primary Good 3.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Messing IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Messing in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
6,613 Children (0-15) 16%
24,048 Working Age 58%
14,157 Older (60+) 34%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10% 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 Messing 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Messing falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Other theft tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Other Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Kelvedon Train Station 2 miles
Marks Tey Train Station 3.5 miles
Witham Train Station 5 miles
Chappel And Wakes Colne Train Station 6.4 miles
White Notley Train Station 6.5 miles
Cressing (Essex) Train Station 7.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tiptree 1.2 miles Feering 1.4 miles Gore Pit 1.4 miles Inworth 1.4 miles Smythe's Green 1.9 miles Kelvedon 1.9 miles Highfields 2 miles Layer Marney 2 miles Tiptree Heath 2 miles Easthorpe 2.2 miles Langley Green 2.2 miles Paternoster Heath 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Colchester
County Essex
Ward Tiptree
Constituency Witham
Parish Tiptree
Region East of England

Streets in CO5 30 shown View all streets

Abberton Road 5 Abbots Wick Lane 1 Acorn Mews 1 Ager Avenue 1 Albaney Terrace 1 Albion Street 1 Alexandra Avenue 1 Anchor Road 3 Apricot Mews 2 Archer Crescent 1 Argyle Court 1 Arnold Villas 1 Ashurst Close 1 Avocet Close 1 Avocet Way 1 B1024 3 Bainbridge Drive 2 Ballast Quay Road 1 Barbrook Lane 3 Barfield Road 8 Barnfield 1 Barnfields 1 Barrow Mews 1 Bassingham Crescent 1 Beach Road 1 Bedford Close 1 Bellingham Place 1 Berkeley Gardens 1 Berryfield Close 1 Beverley Avenue 1

Postcodes in CO5 50 shown View all postcodes

CO5 0AA CO5 0AB CO5 0AD CO5 0AE CO5 0AF CO5 0AG CO5 0AH CO5 0AJ CO5 0AL CO5 0AN CO5 0AP CO5 0AQ CO5 0AR CO5 0AS CO5 0AT CO5 0AU CO5 0AW CO5 0AX CO5 0AY CO5 0AZ CO5 0BA CO5 0BB CO5 0BD CO5 0BE CO5 0BG CO5 0BH CO5 0BJ CO5 0BL CO5 0BN CO5 0BP CO5 0BS CO5 0BT CO5 0BU CO5 0BW CO5 0BX CO5 0DA CO5 0DB CO5 0DD CO5 0DE CO5 0DF CO5 0DG CO5 0DH CO5 0DJ CO5 0DL CO5 0DN CO5 0DP CO5 0DQ CO5 0DR CO5 0DS CO5 0DT