| Council | Tendring |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England town 10% above the national average. |
The average house price in Harwich is £248,623, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Harwich house price trends over the last 30 years.
£248,623
£307,822
£112,228
£251,957
£188,518
Is Harwich a nice place to live?
Harwich is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Harwich?
Harwich has a high crime rate for an East of England town, with around 82 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 10% above the national average, and 25% above the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Harwich?
Harwich has 8 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley, Grange Community Primary School, Langer Primary Academy.
What are the demographics of Harwich?
The majority of residents in Harwich identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.