CO12 4NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harcourt Avenue, 0.8km from Parkeston in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO12 4NT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4NT are sourced from Output Area E00111789 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARCOURT AVENUE, CO12 4NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT AVENUE, CO12 4NT.
541
35
£ 35,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 4NT 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 4NT is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 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. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 4NT. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 200,750
4 sales · Mean £ 206,000
Semi-Detached
£ 236,500
4 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 4NT is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Vines Service Station0.5 km
- Cheers General Stores0.2 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Health & Happiness0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Parkeston Railway Club0.8 km
- The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.2 km
- DBAK LTD1.0 km
- Trafalgar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.9 km
- East of England Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dovercourt Grill0.5 km
- Golden Fisheries0.3 km
- Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
- Skippers0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International1.2 km
- Harwich International1.2 km
- Dovercourt1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Harcourt Avenue0.1 km
- Harcourt Avenue0.1 km
- The Close0.1 km
- The Close0.1 km
- Churchill Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO124NT · Data under Open Government Licence