Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

MAYES LANE, CO12 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYES LANE, CO12 5EJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CO12 5EJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

home £314,125 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO12 5EJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mayes Lane, 0.9km from Ramsey in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO12, CO12 5EJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, up 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO12 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00111911 (shared with 8 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 5EJ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

11 sales · Mean £ 349,909

Semi-Detached

£ 222,000

4 sales · Mean £ 227,750

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

CO12 5EJ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Two Village Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.2 km
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Tescos Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Cloverwood General Store0.3 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Harwich And District Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Ramsey Methodist Church1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich International3.0 km
  • Harwich International3.0 km
  • Dovercourt3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bay View Crescent0.1 km
  • Bay View Crescent0.1 km
  • Two Villages School0.2 km
  • C of E Primary School0.3 km
  • C of E Primary School0.3 km