Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

MAIN ROAD, CO12 3DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CO12 3DF.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO12 3DF 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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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO12 3DF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CO12 3DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.5km from Bath Side in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For families considering a move, CO12 3DF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3DF are sourced from Output Area E00111740 (shared with 11 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 3DF. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 79,000

4 sales · Mean £ 88,250

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

Crime around CO12 3DF is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences148
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good114 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Harwich Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Reynolds Newsagents0.3 km
  • Family Shopper0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Good Life0.2 km
  • The Bottle Kiln0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Alma0.9 km
  • Globe1.0 km
  • King's Arms0.3 km
  • Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Stingray Freehouse0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Peking Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • Thai Up at The Quay1.0 km
  • The White Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Mays Kitchen0.4 km
  • Tasty Takeaway0.4 km
  • Turkish Meze Bar0.3 km
  • Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.5 km
  • Pieseas Chippy0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dovercourt0.3 km
  • Harwich Town0.6 km
  • Harwich0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Lane0.1 km
  • Barrack Lane0.1 km
  • Station Rd0.3 km
  • Dovercourt Station0.3 km
  • Station Rd0.3 km