CO15 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Way, 0.5km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO15, CO15 1BJ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00111964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK WAY, CO15 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK WAY, CO15 1BJ.
262
60
£ 33,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BJ 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 1BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £355k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
2 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Detached
£ 334,000
12 sales · Mean £ 334,912
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1BJ has low crime rates — 25 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 Food0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.9 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers1.0 km
- Freeland Stores0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.9 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Kiosk 30.4 km
- The Terrace0.4 km
- Greensward Cafe0.4 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.5 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.4 km
- Efes Doner0.9 km
- Papa John0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Beam Guest House0.4 km
- Cabana Guest House0.3 km
- Le Vere House0.9 km
- The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.5 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.2 km
- Weeley7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Coan Avenue0.2 km
- Martello Inn0.3 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BJ · Data under Open Government Licence