Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

WELLINGTON ROAD, CO12 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, CO12 3DL.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO12 3DL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 3DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Road, 0.2km from Harwich 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 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00111738 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3DL. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CO12 3DL is moderate at 84 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Harwich Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Reynolds Newsagents1.0 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Peri's Mini Mart0.2 km
  • RB Stores1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Good Life0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Alma0.3 km
  • Globe0.3 km
  • King's Arms0.9 km
  • Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.3 km
  • The Stingray Freehouse0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Baked By The Sea0.4 km
  • Joi Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
  • LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Peking Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • Thai Up at The Quay0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Turkish Meze Bar1.0 km
  • Pieseas Chippy0.1 km
  • The Fish House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich0.1 km
  • Harwich Town0.3 km
  • Dovercourt0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lighthouse0.1 km
  • Lighthouse0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Harwich Town Rail Station0.2 km