Mersea and Pyefleet
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.811, 0.936 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 02 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Mersea and the adjoining tidal creek of Pyefleet form a distinctive coastal part of the Colchester borough in Essex, sitting off the county’s shoreline with extensive mudflats, saltmarsh and sheltered waters. The landscape is defined by low-lying coastline and creeks that create important wildlife habitat and offer sheltered moorings and small boat channels that attract sailors and birdwatchers alike.
The area has a long history, with archaeological traces and a maritime tradition that survives in local oyster and fishing trades, seasonal tourism and sailing events. A strong local community revolves around village life, waterside clubs and annual regattas and seafood celebrations, while many residents commute to nearby towns, keeping a mix of rural, marine and commuter economies.
Postcode districts covering Mersea and Pyefleet
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.2 miles
- Ipswich 19.4 miles
- Colchester 6 miles
- Chelmsford 20.2 miles
- Braintree 17.1 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.3 miles
- Wickford 22.6 miles
- Rayleigh 20.7 miles
- Felixstowe 20 miles
- Witham 12.8 miles
- Sudbury 17.6 miles
- Maldon 11.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Langenhoe Parish 1.4 miles
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2 miles
- Abberton Parish 2 miles
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Peldon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- West Mersea Built-up area 2.3 miles
- High Park Corner Built-up area 2.7 miles
- East Donyland Parish 2.9 miles
- Rowhedge Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3.7 miles
- Berechurch Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Mersea and Pyefleet
CO5 8JU, CO5 8QE, CO5 8BN, CO5 8BE, CO5 8RG, CO5 7DS, CO5 7PP, CO5 8EF, CO5 8PA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 19.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 30.4 miles
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Alresford 3.9 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 5.4 miles
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Schools in Mersea and Pyefleet
- Fingringhoe C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- Langenhoe Community Primary School Primary
- Mersea Island School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 2.6 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 3.1 miles
- University of Essex University 4.7 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 5.3 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 6.5 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13.8 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 16.1 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 16.5 miles