CO15 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Princess Anne Close, 0.4km 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 1AW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 89% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £428k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00111962 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ANNE CLOSE, CO15 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ANNE CLOSE, CO15 1AW.
240
60
£ 33,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1AW 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
Average age 60, 89% owned. CO15 1AW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £428k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1AW. 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
£ 359,000
2 sales · Mean £ 359,000
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1AW has low crime rates — 29 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
5 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Freeland Stores0.8 km
- Clacton Ice Cream (2015) Ltd1.0 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- Greensward Cafe0.6 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.4 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beam Guest House0.7 km
- Cabana Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.6 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.3 km
- Weeley7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Coan Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151AW · Data under Open Government Licence