CO12 3AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crown Lane, 0.5km from Bath Side in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO12 3AW offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00111751 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWN LANE, CO12 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN LANE, CO12 3AW.
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33
£ 34,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, CO12 3AW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3AW. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3AW is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
The Mayflower Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.1 km
- Family Shopper0.1 km
- Lbs Food and Drinks0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.3 km
- The Good Life0.1 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- King's Arms0.1 km
- The Stingray Freehouse1.0 km
- DBAK LTD0.6 km
- Deanos0.1 km
- Shakers Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.1 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
- The White Coffee House0.1 km
- Tower Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.1 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.2 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.1 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.3 km
- Pieseas Chippy0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.1 km
- Harwich Town0.7 km
- Harwich0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dovercourt Station0.0 km
- Dovercourt Station0.0 km
- Station Rd0.1 km
- Dovercourt Rail Station0.1 km
- Station Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123AW · Data under Open Government Licence