CO14 8AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Suffolk Street, 0.3km from Walton-on-the-Naze in Walton-on-the-Naze. Administratively it sits within Walton ward and the Clacton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 23.3% 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 CO14 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00112052 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUFFOLK STREET, CO14 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUFFOLK STREET, CO14 8AR.
256
42
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO14 8AR 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
No single demographic signal dominates CO14 8AR — age 42, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO14 8AR. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,000
6 sales · Mean £ 222,333
Detached
£ 183,500
2 sales · Mean £ 183,500
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO14 8AR is moderate at 74 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
Walton on the Naze Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- Revved Up Tea Bar & Clothing Shop0.2 km
- Walton Convenience Store0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mumma Jackson's0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queen's Head Hotel0.1 km
- Royal Albion0.1 km
- The Victory0.0 km
- Walton Tavern0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Aria's0.1 km
- Bar B Q House0.0 km
- Beach House (Walton Resturant)0.2 km
- Central Kiosk/Ice Cream Central0.3 km
- EastCoast50.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish N Chips0.2 km
- Foray Enterprises0.4 km
- French Fancies Grazing0.5 km
- Naze Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Quality Food0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton-On-The-Naze0.4 km
- Frinton-On-Sea2.3 km
- Kirby Cross4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Walton Post Office0.1 km
- Kino Road0.2 km
- Kino Road0.2 km
- Walton Church0.3 km
- Walton Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO148AR · Data under Open Government Licence