CO15 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Road, 0.8km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00111966 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ROAD, CO15 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CO15 1AH.
219
55
£ 33,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1AH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO15 1AH spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £131k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AH. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
29 sales · Mean £ 129,032
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1AH has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alton Park Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.4 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.9 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers1.0 km
- Candy Corner1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.1 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.9 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Kiosk 30.2 km
- The Terrace0.2 km
- Greensward Cafe0.1 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.6 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.2 km
- Efes Doner0.9 km
- Papa John0.9 km
- Gaiety Amusments1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Beam Guest House0.3 km
- Cabana Guest House0.2 km
- Le Vere House0.9 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.5 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.4 km
- Weeley8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coan Avenue0.0 km
- Martello Inn0.1 km
- Martello Inn0.1 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151AH · Data under Open Government Licence