CO12 3RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fronks Road, 0.2km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt Bay ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO12 3RN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 3RN are sourced from Output Area E00111762 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONKS ROAD, CO12 3RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONKS ROAD, CO12 3RN.
252
45
£ 34,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3RN 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.
Area Character
CO12 3RN is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 3RN. The average age is 45.3. 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
£ 192,500
10 sales · Mean £ 209,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3RN is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Mayflower Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.7 km
- Vines Service Station0.6 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.5 km
- The Good Life0.8 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- King's Arms0.7 km
- DBAK LTD0.4 km
- Deanos0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.7 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- The Waterfront0.7 km
- The White Coffee House0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Mays Kitchen0.6 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.5 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.7 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.8 km
- Harwich Town1.5 km
- Harwich1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Minesweepers Memorial0.1 km
- Minesweepers Memorial0.1 km
- Fronk's Avenue0.2 km
- Fronk's Avenue0.3 km
- Mayflower School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123RN · Data under Open Government Licence