Area Info for Mistley (Essex)

Overview of Mistley, Essex

Mistley is a small village located in Essex, England, situated on the north bank of the River Stour. It is known for its historic significance and picturesque setting, offering a blend of rural charm and maritime history.

Historical Significance

Mistley has a rich history dating back several centuries. It was historically a fishing and maritime community, with its development closely linked to the River Stour. The village is notable for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and historic buildings, including the Mistley Towers, which are remnants of the old church and serve as landmarks in the area.

Key Landmarks and Attractions

- Mistley Towers: These are the remains of the former church of St. Mary the Virgin, built in the 18th century, and are a prominent feature of the village. - Mistley Quay: A historic quay that reflects the village's maritime past, now a scenic spot for walking and enjoying views of the river. - The Mistley Thorn Hotel: A historic hotel that offers accommodation and dining, reflecting the village's heritage.

Community and Economy

Mistley maintains a small, close-knit community with local businesses, pubs, and shops serving residents and visitors. The village's economy historically revolved around fishing, shipping, and agriculture, though today it benefits from tourism and its proximity to larger towns.

Transport and Accessibility

Mistley is accessible via road and is close to the A12 trunk road, providing connections to Colchester and other parts of Essex. The nearest railway station is in Manningtree, offering rail links to London and other major cities.

Natural Environment

The village is surrounded by natural beauty, including the River Stour and nearby marshlands, which are important habitats for various bird species and wildlife. The area is popular for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the scenic countryside.
Education
School
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School1.22 miles
Remercie Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1LS
Bradfield Primary School1.25 miles
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ
Highfields Primary School1.71 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Manningtree High School1.74 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.84 miles
Long Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2EF
Wix and Wrabness Primary School2.51 miles
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2RS
Brooklands Primary School2.65 miles
Palfrey Heights, Brantham, Nr Manningtree, Suffolk, CO11 1RX
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley3.22 miles
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX
Tendring Primary School3.51 miles
School Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BP
Stutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.84 miles
Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.24 miles
Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ
Royal Hospital School4.41 miles
Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh4.41 miles
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley4.48 miles
Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA
East Bergholt High School4.49 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.73 miles
Church Road, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BT
Health
Clinic
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic1.71 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor2.21 miles
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX
Partnerships in Care Elm Park4.17 miles
Brain Injury Services Essex, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RT
Scrivens Hearing Care At Dedham Vale Health Centre - Dedham4.29 miles
Manningtree Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DU
Great Bentley Surgery4.88 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
The Orchards5.95 miles
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA
Thors Park6.63 miles
Thors Farm Road, Off Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JJ
Colchester - The Brambles6.69 miles
439 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HF
Independent Living Centre6.91 miles
1 Newcomen Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QL
Bluebell Surgery6.95 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Specialist Family Nursing Service6.95 miles
844 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Blubell Surgery6.98 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WX
Highwoods Surgery7.14 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Scrivens Hearing Care At Highwoods Medical Centre - Highwoods7.14 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Fryatt Hospital7.53 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Heath House7.62 miles
Grange Way,, CO2 8GU
GP
Riverside Health Centre1.77 miles
Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Lawford Surgery1.85 miles
2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD
Ardleigh Surgery4.24 miles
Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7LD
Dedham Branch Surgery4.29 miles
Dedham Vale Community Health Centre, Manningtree Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DU
Constable Country Medical Practice4.40 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, East Bergholt, CO7 6RT
Chapel Lane Surgery4.80 miles
Chapel Lane, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AG
Harewood Surgery4.80 miles
Harewood, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5AD
Great Bentley Surgery4.88 miles
The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8PJ
Bessbrook5.13 miles
Bessbrook, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5JR
Dr Dineen & Partners5.16 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QS
Capel St Mary5.63 miles
36 The Street, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EE
Thorpe-Le-Soken Surgery5.65 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0EA
Coach Road Surgery6.03 miles
1 Coach Road, Colchester, CO7 8EA
Parsons Health Medical Practice6.53 miles
35A Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HS
Wivenhoe Surgery6.69 miles
71 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PP
The Hawthorn Surgery6.71 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Hospital
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich7.53 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Colchester General Hospital7.95 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital8.17 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Bluebird Lodge8.60 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Essex County Hospital8.72 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
St Clements Hospital9.85 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Clacton Hospital9.95 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Walker Close10.06 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital10.49 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
The Ipswich Hospital10.50 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands10.50 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Felixstowe Community Hospital11.88 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
St Leonards Hospital16.79 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital17.24 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Halstead Hospital19.09 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
St Peter's Hospital22.14 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Pharmacy
Boots1.77 miles
Century House, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
The Pharmacy4.50 miles
The Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6SE
Dedham Pharmacy Ltd4.58 miles
High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, CO7 6DE
Gp Pharmacies Ltd4.88 miles
The Green Pharmacy, The Green, Great Bentley, CO7 8PJ
Villapharm Ltd5.63 miles
36 The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EE
Mansfield Chemist5.74 miles
Maidshead Parade, High St, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY
Boots6.41 miles
11 Vine Parade, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9HA
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.67 miles
338 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HP
Day Lewis St Johns Pharmacy6.71 miles
38 St.Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NA
Boots6.71 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Your Local Boots Pharmacy6.72 miles
Unit H4,, Wyncolls Rd Severalls, Colchester, CO4 9HT
Oakley Pharmacy6.77 miles
10 Oakley Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4QZ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy7.09 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
The Lighthouse Pharmacy7.22 miles
19-21 The Street, Little Clacton, Essex, CO16 9LQ
The Hythe Pharmacy7.38 miles
2 Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JB
Borno Chemists - Dovercourt, Harwich7.55 miles
Fryatt Hospital, 419 Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Leisure
Park
WRABNESS2.83 miles
THORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)6.08 miles
WELSH WOOD6.26 miles
SALARY BROOK6.43 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)6.50 miles
COLNE6.97 miles
HAMFORD WATER7.10 miles
MILLENNIUM WOOD7.41 miles
SPRING WOOD, BELSTEAD7.43 miles
HIGH WOODS7.50 miles
BOBBITS LANE7.64 miles
BULL MEADOWS7.81 miles
BOURNE PARK REED BEDS7.81 miles
ORWELL7.84 miles
BRIDGE WOOD7.87 miles
STOKE PARK WOOD7.88 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Manningtree (Express)1.67 miles
32-34 High St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AJ
Stour View Stores1.83 miles
53 Station Road, Manningtree Essex CO11 1EB
Co-op Manningtree1.86 miles
Manningtree, CO11 1US
Co-op Manningtree2.94 miles
Brantham, CO11 1TR
Co-op Colchester4.51 miles
East Bergholt, CO7 6TA
Co-op Colchester4.57 miles
Dedham, CO7 6DE
SPAR Mrh Weeley4.61 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO16 9AD
Budgens Elmstead Market4.83 miles
Kings Arms Clacton Rd, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7AA
Weeley PO & Conv Store4.90 miles
The Street, Weeley, Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JA
SPAR Colchester Road4.91 miles
Spar Store, Colchester Road, Essex, CO7 7EE
Tesco Colchester (Express)5.05 miles
London House, Plough Rd, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LA
Co-op Ipswich5.19 miles
Holbrook, IP9 2PZ
Tesco Clacton On Sea (Express)5.66 miles
2 High St, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 0EA
SPAR Capel St Mary5.67 miles
Spar Store, A12 Southbound, Suffolk, IP9 2JJ
Co-op Ipswich5.72 miles
Capel St Mary, IP9 2EB
Alresford Village Store5.89 miles
Colchester Main Road, Alresford Essex CO7 8DQ
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport29.63 miles
London Stansted Airport35.20 miles
Kent International Airport41.64 miles
Norwich International Airport52.14 miles
Bus Stop
The Blacksmiths Arms (N)0.77 miles
The Blacksmiths Arms (S)0.77 miles
Sparkes Stores (W)0.87 miles
Sparkes Stores (E)0.90 miles
Middlefield Road (NW)1.04 miles
Middlefield Road (SE)1.05 miles
Cansey Lane (SW)1.06 miles
Cansey Lane (NE)1.07 miles
Shrubland Road (W)1.14 miles
Rigby Avenue (W)1.14 miles
Shrubland Road (E)1.14 miles
Rigby Avenue (E)1.14 miles
Harwich Road (W)1.15 miles
Harwich Road (E)1.16 miles
Heath Road (W)1.16 miles
Heath Road (E)1.16 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal7.39 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing8.49 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing8.49 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing8.63 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing8.74 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing8.83 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing10.08 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing13.80 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing13.96 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing23.65 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing24.23 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing36.65 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing36.69 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal43.63 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal57.22 miles
Railway Station
Mistley Rail Station1.33 miles
Manningtree Rail Station2.38 miles
Wrabness Rail Station3.85 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station5.10 miles
Weeley Rail Station5.11 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station6.13 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station6.25 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station7.21 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station7.21 miles
Harwich International Rail Station7.44 miles
Kirby Cross Rail Station8.00 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station8.10 miles
Colchester Rail Station8.34 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station8.41 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station8.72 miles
Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station9.05 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO11 2N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment284
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
DICKLEY HALL, DICKLEY HALL CHASE
MISTLEY
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NW		£900,000
2025-03-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£230,000
2023-05-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-02-24   £119,000
EYRIE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£300,000
2022-12-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-20   £230,000
Sold 2007-10-19   £180,000
Sold 2004-08-06   £140,000
THE LOST WILLOW, 2, COUNCIL HOUSES
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NT		£347,000
2022-05-09
semidetached
freehold
HOLLYTREE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£262,500
2022-03-14
detached
freehold
BRAMBLES, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£645,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
CHASE COTTAGES (2), DICKLEY HALL CHASE
MISTLEY
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NW		£317,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-06-04   £285,000
Sold 2006-12-22   £150,000
PEAR TREE COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£475,750
2021-03-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-12   £250,000
Sold 2001-08-21   £170,000
Sold 1995-03-31   £84,000
ROWAN, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NT		£400,000
2021-03-05
detached
freehold
DICKLEY HALL COTTAGES (1), CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NP		£470,000
2021-01-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-05-21   £277,500
EVORA, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£245,000
2020-09-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2008-06-19   £160,000
SNOW COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£225,000
2019-12-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-30   £220,000
Sold 2007-07-06   £192,000
Sold 1999-06-18   £72,000
Sold 1995-10-31   £46,000
HEDGEROWS, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£425,000
2019-07-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-02   £575,000
JUBILEE COTTAGES (2), CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NS		£215,000
2019-07-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-06-20   £213,000
NEPTUNE HOUSE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£350,000
2017-05-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-19   £200,000
Sold 1995-03-10   £75,000
JUBILEE COTTAGES (1), CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NS		£202,050
2017-05-05
semidetached
freehold
HAWTHORNS, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£585,000
2016-11-01
detached
freehold
SKIPHATCH, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NP		£303,000
2011-11-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-07-04   £270,000
Sold 2002-05-30   £164,000
Sold 1996-07-26   £100,000
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NP		£320,000
2011-07-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-08-04   £106,500
DICKLEY HALL COTTAGES (2), CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NP		£280,000
2010-12-02
detached
freehold
WINDRUSH, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NT		£182,000
2010-02-08
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-01-08   £75,000
GREEN-ACRE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NS		£480,000
2004-04-15
detached
freehold
2, COUNCIL HOUSES
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NT		£82,000
2000-07-31
semidetached
freehold
TUDOR COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NP		£82,000
1998-08-07
semidetached
freehold
WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGE, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NR		£79,995
1998-05-05
semidetached
freehold
PINEWOOD, CLACTON ROAD
HORSLEY CROSS
MANNINGTREE
ESSEX
CO11 2NT		£68,500
1995-12-15
semidetached
freehold
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