CO15 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.5km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For families considering a move, CO15 1AZ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00111964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, CO15 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, CO15 1AZ.
262
60
£ 33,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1AZ 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
CO15 1AZ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AZ. The average age is 60.2. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1AZ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Alton Park Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Clacton Coastal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.8 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Kiosk 30.4 km
- The Terrace0.4 km
- Greensward Cafe0.4 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.6 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.4 km
- Essex Kebab1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.8 km
- Papa John0.8 km
- The Spice House1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Beam Guest House0.4 km
- Cabana Guest House0.3 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.3 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.1 km
- Weeley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Coan Avenue0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151AZ · Data under Open Government Licence