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.
CO12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO12 postcode area.
23,405
44
£ 38,267 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Mayflower Primary School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Kendall Church of England Primary School
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant
- The Bottle Kiln
- The Good Life
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Alma
- Castle Inn
- DBAK LTD
- Deanos
- Globe
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Meraki Path Ltd
- ButterCakes&Sweets
- The Gallery Coffee House
- The British Flag
- Baked By The Sea
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA
- East of England Co-op Foodstore
- Morrisons
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Factory Shop
- Cheers General Stores
- Foleys
- Cloverwood General Store
- East of England Co-op
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Turkish Meze Bar
- Beijing
- Domino's Pizza
- Dovercourt Grill
- Golden Fisheries
- + 11 more
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