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 miles32.6 km
- Ipswich 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Colchester 6 miles9.6 km
- Chelmsford 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Braintree 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.3 miles15 km
- Wickford 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Rayleigh 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Felixstowe 20 miles32.3 km
- Witham 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Sudbury 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Maldon 11.7 miles18.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Langenhoe Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Abberton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Peldon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Mersea Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- East Donyland Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rowhedge Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Mersea and Pyefleet
CO5 8QN, CO5 8RR, CO5 7AU, CO5 8DA, CO5 8GY, CO5 8QJ, CO5 7NX, CO5 8HW, CO5 8HA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stansted Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Alresford 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Colchester Bus Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Mersea and Pyefleet Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Greyfriars 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The George Hotel 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
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 miles4.2 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- University of Essex University 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11 miles17.6 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Marks Hall Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 16.1 miles26 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 16.5 miles26.5 km