CO15 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Wash Lane, 0.6km from Clacton-on-Sea in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For serious buyers, CO15 1DB is 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 rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00111958 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WASH LANE, CO15 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASH LANE, CO15 1DB.
302
61
£ 33,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1DB 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
Average age 61, 85% owned. CO15 1DB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £367k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1DB. 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
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 470,000
Flat
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,165
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO15 1DB is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Clacton County High School
White Hall Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.9 km
- Candy Corner0.7 km
- Coffee Alfresco0.7 km
- Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
- Freeland Stores0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.7 km
- Moon And Starfish0.7 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Kiosk 30.4 km
- The Terrace0.4 km
- Greensward Cafe0.5 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club1.0 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd1.0 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.4 km
- Gaiety Amusments0.6 km
- Efes Doner0.5 km
- Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.7 km
- John'S Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Beam Guest House0.2 km
- Cabana Guest House0.4 km
- Le Vere House0.5 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.6 km
- Pink Palace Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Best Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- All Grace African Market0.6 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.0 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken6.9 km
- Weeley7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.1 km
- Wash Lane0.1 km
- Westcliffe Theatre0.2 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Tower Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CO151DB · Data under Open Government Licence