CO12 3BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
The people who live in CO12 3BE are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00111749 (shared with 80 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO12 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO12 3BE.
271
42
£ 34,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3BE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO12 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3BE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3BE is moderate at 88 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
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- East of England Co-op0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.1 km
- Vines Service Station0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.1 km
- The Good Life0.2 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- King's Arms0.2 km
- DBAK LTD0.4 km
- Deanos0.2 km
- United Services Club0.5 km
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 Hotel0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.1 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.1 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.1 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.1 km
- Pieseas Chippy1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.2 km
- Harwich Town0.8 km
- Harwich1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dovercourt Station0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Dovercourt Station0.1 km
- Station Rd0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123BE · Data under Open Government Licence