Area Analysis Tendring, East of England

CO12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO12 postcode area.

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Population

23,405

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,267 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

CO12 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £188k. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

home £188,214 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 is a postcode district in Tendring, East of England, covering 623 active and 164 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CO12 (9%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (7%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CO12 are around £188k, down 23.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO12 at 292 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3240
Anti-social behaviour685
Criminal damage and arson672
Public order581
Other theft403

school Local Schools

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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils
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Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

Good406 pupils
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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley

Good111 pupils
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

Good200 pupils
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant
  • The Bottle Kiln
  • The Good Life
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Alma
  • Castle Inn
  • DBAK LTD
  • Deanos
  • Globe
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Meraki Path Ltd
  • ButterCakes&Sweets
  • The Gallery Coffee House
  • The British Flag
  • Baked By The Sea
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore
  • Morrisons
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Factory Shop
  • Cheers General Stores
  • Foleys
  • Cloverwood General Store
  • East of England Co-op
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Turkish Meze Bar
  • Beijing
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Dovercourt Grill
  • Golden Fisheries
  • + 11 more