Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

SPINNAKER CLOSE, CO15 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNAKER CLOSE, CO15 1AY.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO15 1AY 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO15 1AY — age 55, 65% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £148k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

home £148,470 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO15 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spinnaker Close, 0.7km 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. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00111966 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AY. 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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 136,000

21 sales · Mean £ 137,689

Terraced

£ 152,000

14 sales · Mean £ 146,178

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO15 1AY 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Alton Park Junior School

Inadequate427 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Body and Soul Food0.3 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Freeland Stores0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Toby Carvery0.1 km
  • Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar1.0 km
  • Westcliff Theatre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Kiosk 30.3 km
  • The Terrace0.3 km
  • Greensward Cafe0.2 km
  • Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.5 km
  • Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Beam Guest House0.4 km
  • Cabana Guest House0.3 km
  • Le Vere House1.0 km
  • The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)1.0 km
  • The Sandrock B&B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clacton-On-Sea1.6 km
  • Thorpe-Le-Soken7.4 km
  • Weeley8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Coan Avenue0.1 km
  • Martello Inn0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Martello Inn0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km