Area Info for Ramsey and Parkeston (Essex)

Ramsey and Parkeston (Essex, UK)

Ramsey and Parkeston are villages located in Essex, United Kingdom, with a rich history and notable features.

Location and Geography

The villages are situated near the eastern coast of England, close to the town of Harwich. Ramsey is a small village with a rural character, while Parkeston is known for its proximity to the port and maritime activities.

Historical Significance

Parkeston has historical ties to the shipping industry, particularly due to its harbour and ferry services. It was developed in the early 20th century to support the port activities and has historically served as a key point for passenger and freight transport across the North Sea.

Transport and Infrastructure

The area is well-connected by road and rail, with the nearby Harwich International Port facilitating ferry and freight services. Parkeston is notable for its railway station, which historically served the ferry terminal and contributed to the development of the local economy.

Local Economy and Community

The local economy has traditionally been linked to maritime industries, including shipping, logistics, and port services. The community in Ramsey and Parkeston benefits from the proximity to the port, with employment opportunities related to transportation and shipping sectors.

Points of Interest

Visitors to the area may explore the historic port facilities, maritime museums, and enjoy the scenic coastal environment. The villages also offer a glimpse into the maritime heritage of Essex.
Education
School
Two Village Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.85 miles
Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5EL
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery1.54 miles
Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4NB
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery1.91 miles
Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt1.92 miles
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HT
Harwich and Dovercourt High School2.15 miles
Hall Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harwich2.47 miles
The Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3SU
The Mayflower Primary School2.49 miles
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4AJ
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley2.65 miles
Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA
Shotley Community Primary School3.01 miles
Main Road, Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1NR
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery3.28 miles
Barrack Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NP
Wix and Wrabness Primary School3.48 miles
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2RS
Royal Hospital School3.70 miles
Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX
Chelmondiston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.83 miles
Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT
Stutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.12 miles
Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY
Holbrook Primary School4.19 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2PZ
Bradfield Primary School4.24 miles
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ
Health
Clinic
Fryatt Hospital2.08 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Scrivens Opticians And Hearing Care - Harwich2.89 miles
175 High Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3QB
Joseph Lord Opticians2.95 miles
145 High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AX
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor5.49 miles
Partnerships in Care Oaktree Manor, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX
Yew Trees5.67 miles
12 The Street, Kirby-Le-Soken, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 0EE
Ducks Halt5.77 miles
8 Walton Road, Kirby-Le-Soken, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 0DU
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Vicarage Lane Surgery)6.41 miles
Vicarage Lane Surgery, Vicarage Lane, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8PA
Scrivens Hearing Care At Day Lewis Pharmacy - Kirby Cross6.41 miles
1,3,5 The Parade, Halstead Road,, Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LN
Felixstowe Minor Injuries Unit6.44 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
AHP Suffolk (Felixstowe)6.44 miles
Felixstowe General Hospital, Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Walton Library6.46 miles
52 High Street, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8AE
Scrivens Hearing Care At Day Lewis Pharmacy - Frinton On Sea6.49 miles
8 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 0AU
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Frinton Road Surgery)6.51 miles
Frinton Road Surgery, 88 Frinton Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 0HJ
Ravenswood Clinic6.61 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic6.71 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Integrated Care 24 Great Yarmouth & Waveney (LOCALITY OFFICE)6.85 miles
UNIT 12, DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, RANSOMES EURO PARK, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
GP
Bessbrook1.95 miles
Bessbrook, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5JR
Mayflower Medical Centre2.08 miles
Mayflower Medical Centre, 419 Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Harewood Surgery2.17 miles
Harewood, Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5AD
Fronks Road Family Surgery2.59 miles
Cleveleys, 77 Fronks Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3RS
Dr Dineen & Partners2.74 miles
Kingsland, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1ND
Dr Dineen & Partners4.07 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QS
Haven Health5.56 miles
Haven Health, Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2FB
Thorpe-Le-Soken Surgery5.76 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0EA
Walton Surgery5.89 miles
301 High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QL
Dr F Rowe & partners6.14 miles
31 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DD
Vicarage Lane Surgery6.41 miles
Vicarage Lane, Walton-on-The-Naze, Essex, CO14 8PA
Grove Medical Centre6.42 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Grove Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9GA
Riverside Health Centre6.49 miles
Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Ravenswood Medical Practice6.61 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Dr Meleka & Partners6.87 miles
Caradoc Surgery, Station Approach, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9JT
Lawford Surgery6.93 miles
2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD
Hospital
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich2.08 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Bluebird Lodge6.40 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital6.44 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital7.80 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
St Clements Hospital8.03 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close8.16 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
The Ipswich Hospital8.66 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands8.66 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Clacton Hospital10.65 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Colchester General Hospital13.44 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital13.66 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital14.16 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
St Leonards Hospital21.47 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital21.95 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Aldeburgh Community Hospital22.12 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Halstead Hospital24.47 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Pharmacy
Oakley Pharmacy1.39 miles
10 Oakley Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4QZ
Borno Chemists - Dovercourt, Harwich2.09 miles
Fryatt Hospital, 419 Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Day Lewis Plc2.82 miles
3 Steele House, High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3PN
Day Lewis Pharmacy2.82 miles
3 Steele House, High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3PN
Boots2.95 miles
224-226 High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3AJ
Morrisons Pharmacy5.35 miles
Grange Farm Avenue, Cavendish Park Estate, Felixstowe, IP11 2XD
Mansfield Chemist5.77 miles
Maidshead Parade, High St, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY
Lloydspharmacy5.98 miles
277 High Street, Walton, Felixstowe, IP11 9DU
Boots6.14 miles
Medical Centre, 31 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DD
Hado Pharmacy6.29 miles
135 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7BL
Boots6.30 miles
86 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AD
East Of England Co-Operative Society6.36 miles
Pharmacy Department, 189 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DT
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.41 miles
1-5 The Parade, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, CO13 0LN
Felixstowe Pharmacy6.43 miles
Grove Medical Centre, Grove Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9GA
Boots6.49 miles
Century House, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.49 miles
8 The Triangle Shop Ctr, Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AU
Leisure
Park
WRABNESS2.83 miles
HAMFORD WATER4.54 miles
LANDGUARD COMMON4.72 miles
ORWELL5.92 miles
BRIDGE WOOD5.97 miles
THORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)6.01 miles
CLIFF GARDENS AND TOWN HALL GARDEN (Grade II Listed)6.39 miles
PIPERS VALE6.78 miles
BIXLEY HEATH7.34 miles
ST AUGUSTINE'S7.38 miles
MILLENNIUM WOOD7.40 miles
BOURNE PARK REED BEDS7.41 miles
SPRING WOOD, BELSTEAD7.50 miles
BOBBITS LANE7.55 miles
STOKE PARK WOOD7.64 miles
MILL STREAM8.18 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Harwich1.12 miles
Cloverwood Stores, Harwich, CO12 5DX
Londis, Dovercourt1.44 miles
729-731 Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4LZ
Foleys1.80 miles
Unit 4, Gravel Hill Way, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 4XN
Garland Convenience Store1.85 miles
30 Garland Road, Parkeston Harwich Essex CO12 4PB
Morrisons Harwich1.86 miles
Iconfield Park, Garland Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EN
Health & Happiness1.91 miles
558 Main Road, Harwich Essex CO12 4HJ
Co-op Harwich1.97 miles
Fronks Road, CO12 4HT
Lidl Harwich2.04 miles
Parkeston Road, Harwich, CO12 4NX
ASDA Harwich2.60 miles
Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3HJ
Co-op Harwich2.78 miles
Dovercourt, CO12 3PE
Iceland Dovercourt2.87 miles
246/250 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3PA
Shotley PO2.91 miles
The Street, Shotley Suffolk IP9 1NQ
Londis Jet Capelgate Service Station3.47 miles
A12 Northbound, Ipswich, IP9 2JJ
Co-op Ipswich4.19 miles
Holbrook, IP9 2PZ
Londis BP Felixstowe Service Station4.86 miles
The Dock, Felixstowe, IP11 4HU
Morrisons Felixstowe5.35 miles
Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2XD
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport33.52 miles
London Stansted Airport40.67 miles
Kent International Airport41.16 miles
Norwich International Airport50.84 miles
Bus Stop
The Street (NE)0.48 miles
The Street (SW)0.48 miles
Ramsey Castle (NW)0.49 miles
Ramsey Castle (SE)0.50 miles
DaRT Ramsey ()0.50 miles
Ramsey. Triangle (SE)0.51 miles
School (SE)0.58 miles
Church Hill (E)0.63 miles
Church Hill (W)0.65 miles
The Cedars (SW)0.71 miles
The Cedars (NE)0.72 miles
Church (SW)0.73 miles
Church (NE)0.73 miles
C of E Primary School (SE)0.77 miles
C of E Primary School (NW)0.78 miles
Michaelstowe Drive (W)0.83 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal1.99 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing3.15 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing3.15 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing3.28 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing4.60 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing8.49 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing8.66 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing12.03 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing12.24 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing27.26 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing27.97 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing32.64 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing32.69 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal42.88 miles
Reedham Ferry South45.33 miles
Reedham Ferry North45.36 miles
Railway Station
Wrabness Rail Station1.75 miles
Harwich International Rail Station2.02 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station2.93 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station3.24 miles
Trimley Rail Station5.40 miles
Mistley Rail Station5.60 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station6.29 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station6.41 miles
Kirby Cross Rail Station6.47 miles
Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station6.58 miles
Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station6.86 miles
Weeley Rail Station7.00 miles
Manningtree Rail Station7.17 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station8.08 miles
Ipswich Rail Station8.49 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station8.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO12 5N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment192
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
2, MICHAELSTOWE CLOSE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ES		£345,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-01-31   £230,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 6), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£67,000
2023-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2017-09-15   £65,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 2), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£68,000
2023-10-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2018-09-27   £90,000
Sold 2016-08-04   £65,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 17), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£97,500
2023-08-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HIGH OAKS (33), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£190,000
2022-10-14
flatmaisonette
freehold
Sold 2021-03-05   £155,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 8), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£57,250
2022-07-05
otherPropertyType
leasehold
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 11), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£132,500
2022-05-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
TAURITO, MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£740,000
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-07-31   £530,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 12), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£105,000
2021-08-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2014-05-30   £85,000
HIGH OAKS (30), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£160,000
2021-04-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-11-22   £144,000
HIGH OAKS (35), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£162,000
2021-03-02
flatmaisonette
freehold
Sold 2016-11-24   £135,000
HIGH OAKS (32), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£175,000
2019-07-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-27   £141,000
Sold 2015-09-30   £149,995
Sold 2012-02-29   £122,000
Sold 2004-07-30   £123,000
TORRIGLEN, MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£300,000
2019-02-15
detached
freehold
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 14), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£130,000
2019-01-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2011-06-09   £80,000
Sold 2002-04-18   £60,000
1, MICHAELSTOWE CLOSE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ES		£368,500
2018-08-06
semidetached
freehold
5, ORCHARD CLOSE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HG		£350,000
2018-04-09
detached
freehold
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 22), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£75,500
2017-08-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2010-02-08   £73,000
Sold 2006-08-02   £84,995
EAST NEWHALL FARM COTTAGE, RAY LANE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HD		£470,000
2017-05-19
detached
freehold
HIGH OAKS (37), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£125,000
2016-06-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2005-03-29   £105,000
Sold 2002-05-10   £63,000
HIGH OAKS (FLAT 15), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£70,000
2015-11-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2001-08-02   £50,000
3, ORCHARD CLOSE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HG		£242,000
2015-09-01
detached
freehold
GARLAND, MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE

HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£350,000
2014-07-30
detached (New)
freehold
7, ORCHARD CLOSE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HG		£187,500
2011-11-17
detached
freehold
HIGH OAKS (23), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE
HARWICH
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£48,950
2006-06-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HIGH OAKS (36), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE
HARWICH
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£58,000
2006-01-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2002-12-20   £81,000
WHITE COTTAGE, RAY LANE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HD		£249,950
2005-09-05
detached
freehold
HIGH OAKS (8), MICHAELSTOWE DRIVE
HARWICH
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5ER		£75,000
2004-12-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2001-11-02   £46,000
2, ORCHARD CLOSE
RAMSEY
HARWICH
ESSEX
CO12 5HG		£134,995
2001-09-14
detached
freehold
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