CO14 8DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newgate Street, 0.4km from Walton-on-the-Naze in Walton-on-the-Naze. Administratively it sits within Walton ward and the Clacton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO14 8DU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8DU are sourced from Output Area E00112052 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWGATE STREET, CO14 8DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWGATE STREET, CO14 8DU.
256
42
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO14 8DU 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 8DU — age 42, 45% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO14 8DU. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO14 8DU 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
- Nisa1.0 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 Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Albion0.1 km
- The Victory0.1 km
- Walton Tavern0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Aria's0.1 km
- Bar B Q House0.0 km
- Beach House (Walton Resturant)0.3 km
- Central Kiosk/Ice Cream Central0.4 km
- EastCoast50.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish N Chips0.2 km
- Foray Enterprises0.5 km
- French Fancies Grazing0.6 km
- Naze Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Quality Food0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton-On-The-Naze0.3 km
- Frinton-On-Sea2.3 km
- Kirby Cross4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Walton Post Office0.1 km
- Walton Church0.2 km
- Walton Church0.3 km
- Kino Road0.3 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO148DU · Data under Open Government Licence