CO12 3SL is a sought-after residential area on Vienna Close, 1.1km from Dovercourt, Upper in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO12, CO12 3SL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 3SL are sourced from Output Area E00111786 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIENNA CLOSE, CO12 3SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIENNA CLOSE, CO12 3SL.
291
50
£ 42,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO12 3SL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3SL. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 271,000
6 sales · Mean £ 277,833
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 3SL has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
The Mayflower Primary School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Vines Service Station1.0 km
- Foleys0.8 km
- Health & Happiness0.9 km
- M.K Jordan0.9 km
- Upper Dovercourt Post Office0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chips For Chimps0.5 km
- The Waterfront0.4 km
- Blue Flag Cafe0.4 km
- Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dovercourt Grill0.9 km
- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km
- Mayflower0.9 km
- Mr Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt1.8 km
- Harwich International2.4 km
- Harwich International2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hall Lane0.1 km
- Hall Lane0.1 km
- Greenacres0.2 km
- Gordon Road0.2 km
- Greenacres0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123SL · Data under Open Government Licence