Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

WASH LANE, CO15 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASH LANE, CO15 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO15 1BT 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO15 1BT is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £357k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO15 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area on Wash Lane, 0.6km from Clacton-on-Sea 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 1BT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00111958 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1BT. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 309,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CO15 1BT are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences425
Shoplifting123
Criminal damage and arson118
Anti-social behaviour99
Public order91

school Local Schools

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Alton Park Junior School

Inadequate427 pupils0.4 km
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Clacton Coastal Academy

Requires Improvement1377 pupils1.3 km
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Clacton County High School

Good1735 pupils1.3 km
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White Hall Academy

Good754 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.9 km
  • Boardwalk Bar and Grill0.5 km
  • Moon And Starfish0.5 km
  • Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.4 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Kiosk 30.6 km
  • The Terrace0.6 km
  • Greensward Cafe0.7 km
  • 9 FLAGS CAFE BISTRO0.4 km
  • Armstrongs Bar and Resturant0.6 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
  • Gaiety Amusments0.4 km
  • Efes Doner0.2 km
  • Grillperiperi and Milkshake0.5 km
  • John'S Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Candy Corner0.5 km
  • Coffee Alfresco0.6 km
  • Food Court Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
  • Freeland Stores0.2 km
  • Secure Snacks0.4 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Beam Guest House0.4 km
  • Cabana Guest House0.6 km
  • Le Vere House0.3 km
  • My Big Fat Greek Taverna0.5 km
  • Pink Palace Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Best Supermarket0.5 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • All Grace African Market0.4 km
  • East of England Co-op0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clacton-On-Sea0.8 km
  • Thorpe-Le-Soken6.7 km
  • Kirby Cross7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Westcliffe Theatre0.2 km
  • Jackson Road0.2 km
  • Jackson Road0.2 km