West Mersea
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.779, 0.92 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 01 12 |
| Population: | 7,057 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
West Mersea sits on Mersea Island off the coast of the borough of Colchester in Essex, England, reached by the Strood causeway. It fronts the Colne Estuary and River Colne, so its landscape is dominated by mudflats, salt marsh and sandy beaches that make it a popular spot for sailing, birdwatching and watersports.
The town has a long maritime and fishing heritage - Mersea oysters are a local speciality - and combines a busy small-town high street with boatyards, pubs and a seasonal tourist trade. There are also traces of Roman-era activity and a lively calendar of regattas and community events, giving it a relaxed, sea-focused social atmosphere that attracts families, sailors and retirees alike.
Postcode districts covering West Mersea
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Ipswich 21.7 miles35 km
- Basildon 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Colchester 8 miles12.8 km
- Chelmsford 19 miles30.6 km
- Braintree 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Canvey Island 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Billericay 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Wickford 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Rayleigh 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Felixstowe 21.8 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Mersea and Pyefleet Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Peldon Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Langenhoe Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Abberton Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Tollesbury Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bradwell-on-Sea Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Salcott Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Virley Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in West Mersea
CO5 8GE, CO5 8DY, CO5 8PX, CO5 8AB, CO5 8DU, CO5 8JU, CO5 8JF, CO5 8RA, CO5 8PA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Stansted Airport 30.2 miles48.5 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
- Alresford 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Colchester Bus Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near West Mersea Ad
- The Victory at Mersea 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Greyfriars 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The George Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in West Mersea
- Mersea Island School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 4.3 miles7 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 5 miles8 km
- University of Essex University 7 miles11.3 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Marks Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15 miles24.1 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Dines Hall Country house 16.4 miles26.3 km