CO15 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coan Avenue, 0.7km 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 1BH 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. 82% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k, down 52.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00111964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COAN AVENUE, CO15 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COAN AVENUE, CO15 1BH.
262
60
£ 33,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BH 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
Average age 60, 82% owned. CO15 1BH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £476k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 52.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BH. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 385,000
8 sales · Mean £ 416,250
Flat
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1BH has low crime rates — 26 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.9 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.2 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.8 km
- Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.9 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Kiosk 30.2 km
- The Terrace0.2 km
- Greensward Cafe0.2 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.6 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.2 km
- Efes Doner0.9 km
- Papa John0.9 km
- The Spice House1.0 km
- Gaiety Amusments0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Beam Guest House0.3 km
- Cabana Guest House0.2 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.4 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.2 km
- Weeley7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coan Avenue0.1 km
- Martello Inn0.2 km
- Martello Inn0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Wash Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BH · Data under Open Government Licence