Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

CO12 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO12 3AU.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO12 3AU 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO12 3AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bath Side in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CO12 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00111751 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3AU. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CO12 3AU is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Shoplifting107
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good114 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Reynolds Newsagents0.1 km
  • Family Shopper0.0 km
  • Lbs Food and Drinks0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Good Life0.0 km
  • The Bottle Kiln0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • King's Arms0.1 km
  • The Stingray Freehouse1.0 km
  • DBAK LTD0.6 km
  • Deanos0.0 km
  • Shakers Bar0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
  • LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Peking Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
  • The White Coffee House0.2 km
  • Tower Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Mays Kitchen0.2 km
  • Tasty Takeaway0.2 km
  • Turkish Meze Bar0.1 km
  • Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.3 km
  • Pieseas Chippy0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dovercourt0.2 km
  • Harwich Town0.7 km
  • Harwich0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Rd0.1 km
  • Station Rd0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Dovercourt Station0.1 km
  • Dovercourt Station0.1 km