CO16 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Digby Way, 0.3km from Thorpe-le-Soken in Thorpe-le-Soken. Administratively it sits within Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland ward and the Clacton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO16 0DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO16 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00111612 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIGBY WAY, CO16 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIGBY WAY, CO16 0DQ.
350
40
£ 40,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO16 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CO16 0DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £368k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO16 0DQ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 318,000
4 sales · Mean £ 322,750
Detached
£ 340,000
26 sales · Mean £ 369,326
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
11 sales · Mean £ 300,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO16 0DQ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Love to Eat0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Rose And Crown0.7 km
- Thorpe Sports and Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bee's Cakery0.6 km
- Chinese Cottage0.5 km
- Lifehouse0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Water Margin0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorpe-Le-Soken1.1 km
- Kirby Cross3.5 km
- Weeley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thorpe Memorial0.2 km
- Thorpe Memorial0.3 km
- Tendring College0.3 km
- Tendring College0.3 km
- Byng Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO160DQ · Data under Open Government Licence