CO15 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crown Road, 0.3km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For families considering a move, CO15 1AU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 5.4% 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 CO15 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00111963 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWN ROAD, CO15 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN ROAD, CO15 1AU.
299
44
£ 33,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO15 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
17 sales · Mean £ 233,529
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 211,666
Detached
£ 247,000
2 sales · Mean £ 247,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1AU has low crime rates — 27 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
Clacton Coastal Academy
Ravens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.7 km
- Freeland Stores0.7 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE1.0 km
- Clacton Ice Cream (2015) Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.8 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.9 km
- Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo)1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- Greensward Cafe0.6 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.6 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
- Efes Doner1.0 km
- Papa John1.0 km
- Gary's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Premier Kebab House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beam Guest House0.6 km
- Cabana Guest House0.5 km
- Le Vere House1.0 km
- The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)1.0 km
- The Sandrock B&B0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.4 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.0 km
- Weeley7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.4 km
- Queens Road0.4 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.5 km
- Wash Lane0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151AU · Data under Open Government Licence