Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

LITTLE CHURCH STREET, CO12 3ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

225

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO12 3ED 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO12 3ED has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-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 3ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Church Street, 0.1km 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 3ED is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 3ED are sourced from Output Area E00111742 (shared with 9 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 3ED. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

Crime around CO12 3ED is above average at 93 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 offences92
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft17
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Harwich Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Peri's Mini Mart0.2 km
  • RNLI Sales Ltd0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Alma0.1 km
  • Globe0.1 km
  • Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.1 km
  • The Stingray Freehouse0.2 km
  • Harwich Town Sailing Club0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Baked By The Sea0.1 km
  • Thai Up at The Quay0.1 km
  • Cafe On The Pier & Pier Seafoods0.1 km
  • Mumma's Cafe On The Green0.6 km
  • Old Bank Studios0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pieseas Chippy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich Town0.3 km
  • Harwich0.4 km
  • Dovercourt1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Quay Stop0.1 km
  • Quay0.1 km
  • Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km