CO14 8BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.6km 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 30.0% 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 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00112064 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, CO14 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, CO14 8BU.
282
41
£ 34,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO14 8BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO14 8BU's 56% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO14 8BU. The average age is 41.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 201,666
Detached
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 323,333
Flat
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO14 8BU is moderate at 61 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
Tendring Technology College
Hamford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Revved Up Tea Bar & Clothing Shop0.6 km
- Walton Convenience Store0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mumma Jackson's0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queen's Head Hotel0.5 km
- Royal Albion0.5 km
- The Victory0.4 km
- Walton Tavern0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Aria's0.3 km
- Bar B Q House0.4 km
- Beach House (Walton Resturant)0.6 km
- Central Kiosk/Ice Cream Central0.7 km
- EastCoast50.3 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish N Chips0.6 km
- Foray Enterprises0.8 km
- French Fancies Grazing0.6 km
- Naze Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Quality Food0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton-On-The-Naze0.1 km
- Frinton-On-Sea1.9 km
- Kirby Cross3.7 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Walton Church0.1 km
- Walton Church0.1 km
- Walton Church0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO148BU · Data under Open Government Licence