About Mistley Heath

Mistley Heath is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CO11 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. It is surrounded by open fields and woodlands, making it a pleasant area for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The local community is close-knit, with amenities that cater to residents’ everyday needs. The village is situated near the River Stour, which offers scenic views and opportunities for riverside walks. Mistley Heath is also conveniently located for access to nearby towns, providing additional shopping and leisure options. The area is well-connected by road, making it easy to reach larger urban centres while still enjoying the benefits of village life.

School Ratings in Mistley Heath

There are 20 schools in and around Mistley Heath. Highfields Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Mistley Heath

The average property price is £359K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £441K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Mistley Heath

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Mistley Heath, with 7 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Mistley Heath

Mistley Heath 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Mistley Heath

Broadband availability in Mistley Heath includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,719 sales

Average Price £359K
£3K — £20.2M
Detached £441K 1,178
Semi £294K 798
Terraced £279K 413
Flat £185K 221

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

16 Primary
3 Secondary
1 Other
Stourview Church of England Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Bradfield Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Highfields Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.6 miles Manningtree High School Secondary 1.6 miles Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Brooklands Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Wix and Wrabness Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Stutton Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Primary Good 3.8 miles Royal Hospital School 3.9 miles Tendring Primary School Primary Good 4 miles East Bergholt High School Secondary Good 4.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Mistley Heath IMD 2025

Mistley Heath 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
3,006 Children (0-15) 16%
10,941 Working Age 59%
6,116 Older (60+) 33%
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 Mistley Heath 53 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Mistley Heath sit broadly in line with national averages for a small town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

19 Violence & Sexual Offences
7 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Burglary
5 Other Theft
4 Drugs
3 Public Order
3 Vehicle Crime
2 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Essex Harwich and Manningtree Visit force website →
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

Mistley Train Station 0.9 miles
Manningtree Train Station 2 miles
Wrabness Train Station 3.5 miles
Weeley Train Station 5.5 miles
Great Bentley Train Station 5.6 miles
Thorpe-Le-Soken Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

New Mistley 0.6 miles Mistley 0.9 miles Bradfield Heath 0.9 miles Bradfield 1.2 miles Horsleycross Street 1.2 miles Manningtree 1.4 miles Horsley Cross 1.9 miles Lawford 2 miles Goose Green 2 miles Little Bromley 2.2 miles Cattawade 2.2 miles Tendring Heath 2.6 miles

Local Government

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

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