CO15 1AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cherry Tree Avenue, 0.4km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For families considering a move, CO15 1AP represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00111962 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY TREE AVENUE, CO15 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY TREE AVENUE, CO15 1AP.
240
60
£ 33,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1AP 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.
Area Character
CO15 1AP is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AP. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 263,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1AP has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Alton Park Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.5 km
- Freeland Stores0.9 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Westcliff Theatre1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- Greensward Cafe0.6 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.3 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
- Gary's Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Premier Kebab House1.0 km
- Yi Hua1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beam Guest House0.7 km
- Cabana Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.7 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.3 km
- Weeley7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Coan Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151AP · Data under Open Government Licence