CO12 4ES is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.8km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4ES are sourced from Output Area E00111754 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, CO12 4ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CO12 4ES.
354
40
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 4ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 4ES spans multiple life stages — average age 40, 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 4ES. The average age is 40.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 231,500
8 sales · Mean £ 221,374
Detached
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 4ES has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
The Mayflower Primary School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Vines Service Station0.3 km
- Cheers General Stores0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- DBAK LTD0.8 km
- Trafalgar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Tower Hotel0.9 km
- Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- East of England Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dovercourt Grill0.4 km
- Golden Fisheries0.0 km
- Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Mayflower0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt1.3 km
- Harwich International1.5 km
- Harwich International1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dovercourt Hospital0.1 km
- Dovercourt Hospital0.1 km
- Scout Hut0.2 km
- Scout Hut0.2 km
- Harcourt Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO124ES · Data under Open Government Licence