CO16 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crown Lane, 0.9km from Tendring in Tendring. Administratively it sits within Weeley & Tendring ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO16, CO16 0BJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k. 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 CO16 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00111875 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWN LANE, CO16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN LANE, CO16 0BJ.
344
45
£ 45,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates CO16 0BJ — age 45, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO16 0BJ. The average age is 44.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 399,995
1 sales · Mean £ 399,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CO16 0BJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tendring Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ford Barns0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weeley2.0 km
- Great Bentley3.2 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CO160BJ · Data under Open Government Licence