CO15 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Road, 0.6km 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 quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00111962 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ROAD, CO15 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CO15 1BL.
240
60
£ 33,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BL 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 1BL is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 89% 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 1BL. The average age is 59.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1BL has low crime rates — 28 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
3 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.4 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Freeland Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar1.0 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kiosk 30.4 km
- The Terrace0.4 km
- Greensward Cafe0.4 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.4 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Beam Guest House0.5 km
- Cabana Guest House0.4 km
- The Sandrock B&B0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.6 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.3 km
- Weeley7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.0 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Coan Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BL · Data under Open Government Licence