CO15 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on William Drive, 0.2km from Clacton-on-Sea in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO15 1DH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 78.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00111959 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAM DRIVE, CO15 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM DRIVE, CO15 1DH.
272
54
£ 33,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1DH 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 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 78.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1DH. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
7 sales · Mean £ 291,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1DH has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Alton Park Junior School
Clacton Coastal Academy
Ravens Academy
White Hall Academy
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.9 km
- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.8 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.8 km
- Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo)0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Kiosk 30.9 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- Greensward Cafe0.9 km
- Geo's1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.9 km
- Efes Doner0.8 km
- Papa John0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.8 km
- Dilan20.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Freeland Stores0.7 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Beam Guest House0.8 km
- Cabana Guest House0.8 km
- Le Vere House0.9 km
- The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)0.9 km
- The Sandrock B&B0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- All Grace African Market1.0 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.2 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken6.6 km
- Weeley7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Jameson Road0.4 km
- Coopers Lane Shops0.4 km
- Coopers Lane Shops0.4 km
- Jameson Road0.4 km
- Dudley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151DH · Data under Open Government Licence