CO12 3BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Terrace, 0.5km from Bath Side in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, down 38.0% year-on-year. 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 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00111740 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK TERRACE, CO12 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK TERRACE, CO12 3BH.
258
48
£ 34,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3BH 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
CO12 3BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 38.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3BH. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 211,000
4 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3BH is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
9 nearby- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Harwich Convenience Store0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.3 km
- Family Shopper0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.5 km
- The Good Life0.2 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Alma0.9 km
- Globe1.0 km
- King's Arms0.2 km
- Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Stingray Freehouse0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Baked By The Sea1.0 km
- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.3 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- Thai Up at The Quay0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.3 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.4 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.3 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.5 km
- Pieseas Chippy0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.3 km
- Harwich Town0.6 km
- Harwich0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barrack Lane0.1 km
- Barrack Lane0.1 km
- Station Rd0.3 km
- Dovercourt Station0.3 km
- Station Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123BH · Data under Open Government Licence