Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

FRONKS ROAD, CO12 4EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONKS ROAD, CO12 4EE.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /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: CO12 4EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 39, CO12 4EE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 151.9% year-on-year.

home £186,250 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 4EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fronks Road, 0.9km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For families considering a move, CO12 4EE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 151.9% 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 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00111781 (shared with 8 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 4EE. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 146,166

Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 319,333

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

CO12 4EE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Other theft14
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Good1160 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good114 pupils0.6 km
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Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils0.7 km
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Vines Service Station0.6 km
  • Cheers General Stores0.6 km
  • Foleys0.8 km
  • Health & Happiness0.4 km
  • M.K Jordan0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.8 km
  • Trafalgar0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Chips For Chimps1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • The Waterfront0.7 km
  • Blue Flag Cafe0.7 km
  • Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • ASDA1.0 km
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dovercourt Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.4 km
  • Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mayflower0.4 km
  • Mr Chips0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dovercourt1.6 km
  • Harwich International1.9 km
  • Harwich International1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Tower0.0 km
  • Harwich School0.1 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • Deane's Close0.2 km
  • Harwich School0.2 km