Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

CO12 4NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO12 4NP.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO12 4NP 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 35, CO12 4NP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CO12 4NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Parkeston in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO12 4NP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4NP are sourced from Output Area E00111789 (shared with 16 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 4NP. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around CO12 4NP is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting28
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

Good406 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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The Mayflower Primary School

Good343 pupils0.9 km
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Good1160 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good114 pupils1.2 km
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Vines Service Station0.7 km
  • Cheers General Stores0.2 km
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • Health & Happiness0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Parkeston Railway Club0.7 km
  • The Mayflower Brewers Fayre0.1 km
  • Trafalgar0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East of England Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dovercourt Grill0.5 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.4 km
  • Raj Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
  • Skippers0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich International1.1 km
  • Harwich International1.1 km
  • Dovercourt1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Court0.1 km
  • Churchill Court0.1 km
  • The Close0.1 km
  • The Close0.1 km
  • Norway Crescent0.1 km