CO15 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.6km 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 1BQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 27.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00111964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, CO15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, CO15 1BQ.
262
60
£ 33,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1BQ 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 1BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BQ. 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
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
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 303,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1BQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
12 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 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
37 nearby- Kiosk 30.3 km
- The Terrace0.3 km
- Greensward Cafe0.4 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.6 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.6 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.3 km
- Essex Kebab1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.8 km
- Papa John0.8 km
- The Spice House1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Beam Guest House0.3 km
- Cabana Guest House0.3 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- All Grace African Market1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.4 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken7.1 km
- Weeley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Coan Avenue0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence