CO12 4RG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beryl Road, 0.7km from Dovercourt, Upper in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt Tollgate ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO12 4RG represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 19.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4RG are sourced from Output Area E00111775 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERYL ROAD, CO12 4RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERYL ROAD, CO12 4RG.
260
55
£ 42,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO12 4RG spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 4RG. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
7 sales · Mean £ 193,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 4RG has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Two Village Church of England Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- NMK Newsagents0.6 km
- Oakley Pharmacy0.4 km
- Tescos Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Cloverwood General Store0.6 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Harwich And District Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beijing0.5 km
- Thaal of Spices0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International2.5 km
- Harwich International2.5 km
- Dovercourt3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beryl Road0.2 km
- Clayton Road0.2 km
- Beryl Road0.2 km
- Clayton Road0.2 km
- Valley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO124RG · Data under Open Government Licence