CO13 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Elms, 0.8km from Frinton-on-Sea in Kirby Cross. Administratively it sits within Frinton ward and the Clacton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 65 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO13 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00111725 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ELMS, CO13 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ELMS, CO13 0BD.
205
65
£ 38,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO13 0BD 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
Average age 65, 89% owned. CO13 0BD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO13 0BD. The average age is 65.2. 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
Flat
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO13 0BD has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
Tendring Technology College
Hamford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cake Kitchen0.7 km
- Candy Cake0.7 km
- D And A Health And Pet Foods0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Lilley's Bakery0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lock and Barrel0.7 km
- The Essex Skipper0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Arnies Bar Ltd0.7 km
- Avenue Bistro0.3 km
- Barhams0.8 km
- Bird & Bean0.6 km
- BIRD & BEAN0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Frinton Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pier One0.8 km
- Pop-Ins0.5 km
- Youngs Other Plaice0.5 km
- Bindy's Breakaway Childrens Charity0.7 km
- Bird Box0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frinton-On-Sea0.2 km
- Walton-On-The-Naze1.9 km
- Kirby Cross2.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Oaks0.1 km
- The Oaks0.1 km
- Frinton Rail Gates0.1 km
- Frinton-on-Sea Rail Station0.1 km
- Frinton Rail Gates0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO130BD · Data under Open Government Licence