Is CO12 4SS a safe place to live?

Yes, CO12 4SS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO12 4SS?

The population for the CO12 4SS area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

CO12 4SS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO12 4SS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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4/10

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2/10

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8/10

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3/10

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2/10

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4/10

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6/10

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9/10

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Area Character

CO12 4SS is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 4SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Parkeston Quay in Parkeston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt All Saints ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO12 4SS are sourced from Output Area E00111914 (shared with 22 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 4SS. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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CO12 4SS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery

Good406 pupils1.3 km

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

Good200 pupils1.5 km

Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Parkeston Railway Club0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Skippers0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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