CO15 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.7km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
For families considering a move, CO15 1BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 62.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00111966 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, CO15 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, CO15 1BG.
219
55
£ 33,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BG 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
No single demographic signal dominates CO15 1BG — age 55, 65% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 62.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BG. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
6 sales · Mean £ 174,083
Detached
£ 460,000
10 sales · Mean £ 436,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO15 1BG is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
16 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.7 km
- Bargain Hunters1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.7 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.3 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.7 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Moon And Starfish0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Kiosk 30.3 km
- The Terrace0.3 km
- Greensward Cafe0.3 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.7 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.7 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.3 km
- Essex Kebab0.9 km
- The Family Pizza Company1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.7 km
- Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Beam Guest House0.2 km
- Cabana Guest House0.2 km
- Le Vere House0.7 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Best Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- All Grace African Market0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.2 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.1 km
- Weeley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.1 km
- Wash Lane0.2 km
- Martello Inn0.3 km
- Coan Avenue0.3 km
- Martello Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BG · Data under Open Government Licence