CO12 4HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Road, 1.0km from Dovercourt in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 4HB are sourced from Output Area E00111795 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, CO12 4HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, CO12 4HB.
360
40
£ 35,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 4HB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO12 4HB's 52% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £530k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 4HB. The average age is 39.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO12 4HB has low crime rates — 39 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
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
The Mayflower Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Vines Service Station0.6 km
- Cheers General Stores0.3 km
- Foleys0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- Trafalgar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dovercourt Grill0.2 km
- Golden Fisheries0.3 km
- Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mayflower0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International1.6 km
- Harwich International1.6 km
- Dovercourt1.6 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.0 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Scout Hut0.2 km
- Spring Meadow School0.2 km
- Scout Hut0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO124HB · Data under Open Government Licence