Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

WASH LANE, CO15 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASH LANE, CO15 1DA.

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

311

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO15 1DA 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO15 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £281k.

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

CO15 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Wash Lane, 0.7km from Clacton-on-Sea in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00111961 (shared with 10 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 1DA. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Flat

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

Crime rates near CO15 1DA are high at 190 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 offences367
Shoplifting120
Criminal damage and arson109
Anti-social behaviour93
Public order79

school Local Schools

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Alton Park Junior School

Inadequate427 pupils0.4 km
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Clacton Coastal Academy

Requires Improvement1377 pupils1.4 km
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Clacton County High School

Good1735 pupils1.4 km
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White Hall Academy

Good754 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.5 km
  • Moon And Starfish0.5 km
  • Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Kiosk 30.5 km
  • The Terrace0.5 km
  • Greensward Cafe0.6 km
  • 9 FLAGS CAFE BISTRO0.4 km
  • Armstrongs Bar and Resturant0.6 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.5 km
  • Gaiety Amusments0.4 km
  • Efes Doner0.3 km
  • Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.5 km
  • John'S Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Candy Corner0.5 km
  • Coffee Alfresco0.6 km
  • Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
  • Freeland Stores0.1 km
  • Secure Snacks0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Beam Guest House0.3 km
  • Cabana Guest House0.5 km
  • Le Vere House0.3 km
  • My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.5 km
  • Pink Palace Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Best Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • All Grace African Market0.5 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clacton-On-Sea0.9 km
  • Thorpe-Le-Soken6.8 km
  • Kirby Cross7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Westcliffe Theatre0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Tower Road0.2 km
  • Wash Lane0.2 km
  • Wash Lane0.3 km