CO15 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Vicarage Gardens, 0.5km from Clacton-on-Sea in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For serious buyers, CO15 1BU is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £430k, up 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00111958 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE GARDENS, CO15 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, CO15 1BU.
302
61
£ 33,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BU 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 1BU is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BU. The average age is 60.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
10 sales · Mean £ 370,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO15 1BU are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
White Hall Academy
Clacton County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.7 km
- Moon And Starfish0.7 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- Greensward Cafe0.7 km
- 9 FLAGS CAFE BISTRO0.6 km
- Armstrongs Bar and Resturant0.7 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
- Gaiety Amusments0.6 km
- Efes Doner0.4 km
- Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.6 km
- John'S Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Candy Corner0.7 km
- Coffee Alfresco0.7 km
- Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
- Freeland Stores0.3 km
- Secure Snacks0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Beam Guest House0.4 km
- Cabana Guest House0.5 km
- Le Vere House0.4 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.6 km
- Pink Palace Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Best Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- All Grace African Market0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea0.9 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken6.7 km
- Weeley7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.2 km
- Wash Lane0.2 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Westcliffe Theatre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BU · Data under Open Government Licence