Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

MILITARY WAY, CO12 5FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILITARY WAY, CO12 5FD.

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

302

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO12 5FD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

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

CO12 5FD is a safe, established residential area on Military Way, 1.0km from Dovercourt, Upper in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Dovercourt Tollgate ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO12, CO12 5FD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO12 5FD are sourced from Output Area E00169958 (shared with 4 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 5FD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,500

9 sales · Mean £ 282,000

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

CO12 5FD has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Two Village Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.5 km
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good442 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • NMK Newsagents0.9 km
  • Oakley Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Tescos Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Cloverwood General Store0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harwich And District Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beijing0.7 km
  • Thaal of Spices0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harwich International2.6 km
  • Harwich International2.6 km
  • Dovercourt3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clayton Road0.1 km
  • Clayton Road0.2 km
  • Michaelstowe Drive0.2 km
  • Michaelstowe Drive0.3 km
  • Beryl Road0.4 km