Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

TRAFALGAR YARD, CO12 4LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFALGAR YARD, CO12 4LS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO12 4LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO12 4LS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 4LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trafalgar Yard, 0.7km from Dovercourt, Upper in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4LS are sourced from Output Area E00111783 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 4LS. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 127,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO12 4LS has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Good1160 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good114 pupils1.2 km
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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • NMK Newsagents0.6 km
  • Oakley Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Tescos Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Cheers General Stores0.6 km
  • Foleys0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.7 km
  • Trafalgar0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • McDonalds0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dovercourt Grill0.3 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.7 km
  • Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
  • Beijing0.8 km
  • Mayflower0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich International1.7 km
  • Harwich International1.7 km
  • Dovercourt2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bird in Hand0.1 km
  • Laurel Avenue0.1 km
  • Laurel Avenue0.1 km
  • Bird in Hand0.2 km
  • Dovercourt Church0.2 km