CO12 5NN is a safe, established residential area on Beechgrove, 1.2km from Ramsey in Harwich. Administratively it sits within The Oakleys & Wix ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For serious buyers, CO12 5NN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00111713 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHGROVE, CO12 5NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHGROVE, CO12 5NN.
342
48
£ 42,600 /yr
44%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO12 5NN — age 48, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 5NN. The average age is 47.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 357,500
2 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 5NN has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Two Village Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ye Olde Cherry Tree0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Cloverwood General Store0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Hamford View0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International3.8 km
- Harwich International3.8 km
- Wrabness4.4 km
Bus Stops
- DaRT Little Oakley0.1 km
- Seaview Avenue0.3 km
- Seaview Avenue0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO125NN · Data under Open Government Licence