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Mistley, United Kingdom
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Mistley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,696. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mistley
Mistley is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of northeast Essex, England. It is around 11 miles northeast of Colchester and is east of, and almost contiguous with, Manningtree. The parish consists of Mistley and New Mistley, both lying beside the Stour Estuary, Mistley Heath, about a mile to the south, and Horsley Cross at the southern end of the parish. The village is in the parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. The village has its own parish council. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,956.
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| Population | 1,696 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9433°, 1.0825° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (822 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,545 |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
About Mistley
Mistley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,696. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mistley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Mistley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,545 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,545 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 154 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $343,310 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,264 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 678 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mistley
Mistley has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9433°N, 1.0825°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 108 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Mistley has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 35.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 134.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
Schools in Mistley
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stourview Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mistley
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 |
Museums in Mistley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brightlingsea Museum | ||||
| Christchurch Mansion | ||||
| Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) | ||||
| Felixstowe Museum | ||||
| Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre | ||||
| Harwich Museum | ||||
| Harwich Railway and Shipping Museum | ||||
| HMS Ganges Museum | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Art School | ||||
| Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Museum | ||||
| Ipswich Transport Museum | ||||
| Landguard Fort | ||||
| Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| The Food Museum | ||||
| The Hold | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Walton Maritime Museum | ||||
| Wolsey Art Gallery | ||||
| Woodbridge Museum | ||||
| Woodbridge Tide Mill |
Libraries in Mistley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brightlingsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chantry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County library Ipswich | 0.0 | |||||
| Frinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Kesgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Needham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stowmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodbridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mistley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Plaza | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Microshops Ipswich | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Hotels in Mistley
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mistley
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mistley
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mistley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewery | ||||
| Burnt Mill Brewery | ||||
| Calvors Brewery | ||||
| Dove Street Brewery | ||||
| King's Head Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Mr Bees Brewery | ||||
| Old Felixstowe Brewing Co. | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| St Jude's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Mistley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mistley
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mistley
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lark Engine Farmhouse Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mistley
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bradfield Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Mistley
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Open Road |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mistley
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Lawrence, Bradfield | |
| St Mary and St Michael |
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What is the population of Mistley?
Mistley has a population of 1,696 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 134.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Mistley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,545, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,310 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Mistley?
Mistley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mistley?
The unemployment rate in Mistley is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $972. There are 154 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mistley?
The median home value in Mistley is $343,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,264. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.
How are the schools in Mistley?
19.9% of adults in Mistley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Mistley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Mistley is 2.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.8% of residents have a disability.