| Council | Colchester |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an East of England town 44% below the national average. |
The average house price in Wivenhoe is £342,601, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wivenhoe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£342,601
£411,234
£269,125
£306,875
£281,203
Is Wivenhoe a nice place to live?
Yes, Wivenhoe is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Essex.
How safe is Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe has a below average crime rate for an East of England town, with around 42 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 44% below the national average, and 36% below the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Millfields Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roach Vale Primary School and Colchester Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Wivenhoe?
The majority of residents in Wivenhoe identify as White (British) (79%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.