CO12 4EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fronks Road, 0.4km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt Bay ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For serious buyers, CO12 4EQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, up 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4EQ are sourced from Output Area E00111746 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONKS ROAD, CO12 4EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONKS ROAD, CO12 4EQ.
326
50
£ 34,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 4EQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CO12 4EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 4EQ. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
3 sales · Mean £ 440,000
Semi-Detached
£ 452,500
1 sales · Mean £ 452,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 4EQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Reynolds Newsagents1.0 km
- Vines Service Station0.4 km
- Cheers General Stores0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.8 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- The Waterfront0.6 km
- The White Coffee House1.0 km
- Tower Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
- East of England Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dovercourt Grill0.9 km
- Golden Fisheries0.6 km
- Mays Kitchen0.9 km
- Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- DBAK LTD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt1.1 km
- Harwich Town1.7 km
- Harwich1.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Michael's0.0 km
- Fronk's Avenue0.1 km
- Fronk's Avenue0.1 km
- St Michael's0.1 km
- The Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO124EQ · Data under Open Government Licence