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West Mersea, United Kingdom
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West Mersea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,057. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About West Mersea
West Mersea is a town and civil parish on Mersea Island in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is one of two parishes on the island, the other being East Mersea. At the 2021 census the parish of West Mersea had a population of 7,221 and the built up area had a population of 7,065.
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| Population | 7,057 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7780°, 0.9187° |
| 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 | $49,978 |
| Median Age | 39.2 years |
About West Mersea
West Mersea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,057. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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
West Mersea vs United Kingdom Average
Income: West Mersea vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,978 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,978 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 642 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $380,863 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,823 |
Property Tax
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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7780°N, 0.9187°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 | — | 96 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
West Mersea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Total Area | 133.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.4% |
| Public Transit | 5.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Schools in West Mersea
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near West Mersea
32 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 | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in West Mersea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxted Airfield Museum | ||||
| Brightlingsea Museum | ||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum | ||||
| Clifftown Telephone Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colchester Castle | ||||
| Combined Military Services Museum | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Hollytrees Museum | ||||
| Mangapp's Farm | ||||
| Manningtree Museum | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| Museum in the Park | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Prittlewell Priory | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Roman Circus Visitor Centre | ||||
| Southchurch Hall | ||||
| Southend Central Museum | ||||
| Southend Pier Museum | ||||
| Southend Pier Museum | ||||
| St Osyth Museum | ||||
| The Munnings Art Museum | ||||
| Tiptree Jam Museum |
Libraries in West Mersea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Sloman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brightlingsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Capel St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Wakering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaywick Library Access Point | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelvedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningtree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southminster Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomas Plume's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorpedene Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiptree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Clacton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Bishops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wivenhoe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in West Mersea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Market | |||||
| Late Riser Car Boot | |||||
| Plough Corner Car Boot | |||||
| St. Osyth Beach Sunday Market | |||||
| Weeley Car Boot |
Restaurants in West Mersea
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in West Mersea
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in West Mersea
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in West Mersea
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in West Mersea
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in West Mersea
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in West Mersea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Brewing Co | ||||
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Other Monkey Brewing | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse | ||||
| Wibblers Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in West Mersea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near West Mersea
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near West Mersea
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| High Easter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in West Mersea
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| West Mersea Post Office |
Treatment Centers in West Mersea
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Clinic | ||
| Hey Baby | ||
| Open Road | ||
| Thorpdene clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in West Mersea
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembly Hall | |
| St Edmunds, East Mersea | |
| St Peter and St Paul, West Mersea |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of West Mersea?
West Mersea has a population of 7,057 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is West Mersea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,978, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $380,863 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in West Mersea?
West Mersea 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 West Mersea?
The unemployment rate in West Mersea is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $961. There are 642 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in West Mersea?
The median home value in West Mersea is $380,863. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.
How are the schools in West Mersea?
32.2% of adults in West Mersea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of West Mersea?
The racial and ethnic makeup of West Mersea is 7.1% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 8.2% Asian. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.