Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

PRINCE CHARLES CLOSE, CO15 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE CHARLES CLOSE, CO15 1AE.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO15 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO15 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO15 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prince Charles Close, 0.3km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO15, CO15 1AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 £322k. 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 CO15 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00111963 (shared with 5 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 CO15 1AE. The average age is 44.2. 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 Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 259,998

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

CO15 1AE has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Alton Park Junior School

Inadequate427 pupils0.7 km
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.8 km
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Sir Martin Frobisher Academy

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Body and Soul Food0.6 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Freeland Stores0.8 km
  • Clacton Ice Cream (2015) Ltd0.9 km
  • East of England Co-op0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • Westcliff Theatre0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Kiosk 30.6 km
  • The Terrace0.6 km
  • Greensward Cafe0.6 km
  • Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.5 km
  • Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
  • Gary's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Premier Kebab House0.8 km
  • Yi Hua0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Beam Guest House0.7 km
  • Cabana Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clacton-On-Sea1.6 km
  • Thorpe-Le-Soken7.2 km
  • Weeley7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road0.3 km
  • Queens Road0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree Avenue0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree Avenue0.3 km
  • Coan Avenue0.5 km