CO12 3QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brooklyn Road, 0.3km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 62 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 42.8% 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 3QF are sourced from Output Area E00111758 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKLYN ROAD, CO12 3QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLYN ROAD, CO12 3QF.
264
62
£ 34,500 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3QF 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 3QF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 62, 60% 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 up 42.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3QF. The average age is 62.4. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,250
4 sales · Mean £ 189,250
Detached
£ 251,250
2 sales · Mean £ 251,250
Flat
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 101,663
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3QF is above average at 107 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
The Mayflower Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- East of England Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.3 km
- Vines Service Station0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.1 km
- The Good Life0.4 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- King's Arms0.4 km
- DBAK LTD0.3 km
- Deanos0.4 km
- United Services Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.4 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- The White Coffee House0.3 km
- Tower Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.3 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.2 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.3 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.1 km
- The Fish House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.4 km
- Harwich Town1.1 km
- Harwich1.3 km
Bus Stops
- DaRT Dovercourt0.0 km
- Brooklyn Road0.2 km
- Cliff Road0.2 km
- Brooklyn Road0.2 km
- Cliff Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123QF · Data under Open Government Licence