CO11 2DZ is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Manningtree in Lawford. Administratively it sits within Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO11 2DZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO11 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00111840 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO11 2DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO11 2DZ.
227
45
£ 45,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO11 2DZ's 56% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO11 2DZ. The average age is 45.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO11 2DZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manningtree High School
Highfields Primary School
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Stour Fruiterers1.0 km
- Stour View Stores0.9 km
- The Cupcake Oven0.6 km
- Honeycroft Post Office0.1 km
- Ragmarsh Farm Shop1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lawford Football Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- SAR LA THAI1.0 km
- Manningtree Grill and Pizza1.0 km
- Melodie Moo's Cakery0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- NIRALA ONE LTD0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree1.2 km
- Mistley2.0 km
- Wrabness8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Waldegrave Way0.1 km
- Waldegrave Way0.1 km
- Edgefield Avenue0.2 km
- Edgefield Avenue0.2 km
- Milton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO112DZ · Data under Open Government Licence