Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

VICARAGE GARDENS, CO15 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, CO15 1BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO15 1BX 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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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO15 1BX is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 61).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO15 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Gardens, 0.4km from Clacton-on-Sea 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 1BX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £393k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00111958 (shared with 19 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 1BX. 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

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 393,500

4 sales · Mean £ 375,500

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

Crime around CO15 1BX is moderate at 79 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.

Violence and sexual offences186
Shoplifting39
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order29
Drugs23

school Local Schools

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Alton Park Junior School

Inadequate427 pupils0.2 km
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.5 km
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Clacton Coastal Academy

Requires Improvement1377 pupils1.2 km
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White Hall Academy

Good754 pupils1.5 km
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Clacton County High School

Good1735 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Body and Soul Food1.0 km
  • Candy Corner0.8 km
  • Coffee Alfresco0.9 km
  • Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk0.9 km
  • Freeland Stores0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Moon And Starfish0.8 km
  • Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Kiosk 30.6 km
  • The Terrace0.6 km
  • Greensward Cafe0.7 km
  • Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club1.0 km
  • Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd1.0 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
  • Gaiety Amusments0.7 km
  • Efes Doner0.5 km
  • Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.8 km
  • John'S Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Beam Guest House0.4 km
  • Cabana Guest House0.5 km
  • Le Vere House0.6 km
  • My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.8 km
  • Pink Palace Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Best Supermarket0.8 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • All Grace African Market0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clacton-On-Sea1.0 km
  • Thorpe-Le-Soken6.8 km
  • Weeley7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wash Lane0.2 km
  • Wash Lane0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Police Station0.4 km
  • Westcliffe Theatre0.4 km