Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

CHURCH STREET, CO12 3DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, CO12 3DS.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO12 3DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO12 3DS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CO12 3DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.0km from Harwich in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO12 3DS is 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £290k. 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 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00111743 (shared with 12 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 3DS. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 278,750

4 sales · Mean £ 275,125

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

Crime around CO12 3DS is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Harwich Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • Peri's Mini Mart0.0 km
  • RNLI Sales Ltd0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Good Life1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Alma0.2 km
  • Globe0.2 km
  • King's Arms1.0 km
  • Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.1 km
  • The Stingray Freehouse0.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Baked By The Sea0.2 km
  • LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Thai Up at The Quay0.2 km
  • Cafe On The Pier & Pier Seafoods0.2 km
  • Mumma's Cafe On The Green0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pieseas Chippy0.1 km
  • The Fish House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich0.2 km
  • Harwich Town0.3 km
  • Dovercourt0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • George Street0.1 km
  • Old Quay Stop0.1 km
  • Lighthouse0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Harwich Town Rail Station0.2 km