CO15 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uplands Road, 0.5km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For families considering a move, CO15 1BD 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. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00111964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPLANDS ROAD, CO15 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS ROAD, CO15 1BD.
262
60
£ 33,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO15 1BD is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £141k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BD. The average age is 60.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,500
12 sales · Mean £ 126,708
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1BD has low crime rates — 34 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
Clacton Coastal Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.7 km
- Bargain Hunters1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.8 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Kiosk 30.4 km
- The Terrace0.4 km
- Greensward Cafe0.4 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.7 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.7 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.4 km
- Essex Kebab0.9 km
- The Family Pizza Company1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.8 km
- Grillperiperi and Milkshake1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- All Grace African Market1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Beam Guest House0.4 km
- Cabana Guest House0.3 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.3 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.1 km
- Weeley7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.2 km
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Coan Avenue0.4 km
- Queens Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BD · Data under Open Government Licence