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 miles
- Ipswich 21.7 miles
- Basildon 24.5 miles
- Colchester 8 miles
- Chelmsford 19 miles
- Braintree 17.3 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 10.1 miles
- Canvey Island 23.4 miles
- Billericay 23.7 miles
- Wickford 20.7 miles
- Rayleigh 18.6 miles
- Felixstowe 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Mersea and Pyefleet Ward 2.3 miles
- Peldon Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Langenhoe Parish 3.3 miles
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3.5 miles
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Abberton Parish 3.8 miles
- Tollesbury Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Bradwell-on-Sea Parish 3.8 miles
- Salcott Parish 4.2 miles
- Virley Parish 4.2 miles
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in West Mersea
CO5 8BW, CO5 8NF, CO5 8QD, CO5 8JR, CO5 8NW, CO5 8GE, CO5 8GN, CO5 8AG, CO5 8AE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 17.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 30.2 miles
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Alresford 6.1 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 7.5 miles
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Schools in West Mersea
- Mersea Island School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 0.6 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 4.3 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 5 miles
- University of Essex University 7 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 7.4 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 13.1 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 16.3 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 16.4 miles