CO12 3QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pattricks Lane, 0.3km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £263k. 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 3QJ are sourced from Output Area E00111755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PATTRICKS LANE, CO12 3QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATTRICKS LANE, CO12 3QJ.
485
38
£ 34,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3QJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 38, CO12 3QJ 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 3QJ. The average age is 37.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 196,500
2 sales · Mean £ 196,500
Detached
£ 256,250
4 sales · Mean £ 258,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3QJ is above average at 91 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.
school Local Schools
The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- East of England Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.3 km
- Vines Service Station0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.2 km
- The Good Life0.4 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- King's Arms0.4 km
- DBAK LTD0.2 km
- Deanos0.4 km
- United Services Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.3 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- The White Coffee House0.3 km
- Tower Hotel0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.3 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.2 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.3 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.2 km
- The Fish House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.3 km
- Harwich Town1.0 km
- Harwich1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brooklyn Road0.1 km
- Brooklyn Road0.1 km
- DaRT Dovercourt0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Dovercourt Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123QJ · Data under Open Government Licence