CO12 3EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Head Street, 0.1km from Harwich in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO12 3EG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00111738 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS HEAD STREET, CO12 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS HEAD STREET, CO12 3EG.
259
50
£ 34,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 50, CO12 3EG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3EG. The average age is 49.7. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 199,000
4 sales · Mean £ 181,250
Detached
£ 143,750
2 sales · Mean £ 143,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3EG is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Harwich Convenience Store0.1 km
- Peri's Mini Mart0.1 km
- RNLI Sales Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Alma0.2 km
- Globe0.1 km
- Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.1 km
- The Stingray Freehouse0.1 km
- Harwich Town Sailing Club0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baked By The Sea0.2 km
- Thai Up at The Quay0.1 km
- Cafe On The Pier & Pier Seafoods0.2 km
- Mumma's Cafe On The Green0.5 km
- Old Bank Studios0.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pieseas Chippy0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich0.2 km
- Harwich Town0.3 km
- Dovercourt1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Old Quay Stop0.1 km
- George Street0.2 km
- Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Lighthouse0.2 km
- Quay0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123EG · Data under Open Government Licence