CO15 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arnold Road, 0.4km from Alton Park in Clacton-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Clacton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 4.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO15 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00111960 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARNOLD ROAD, CO15 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNOLD ROAD, CO15 1DQ.
234
54
£ 33,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO15 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £238k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1DQ. The average age is 53.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 232,000
Detached
£ 239,000
2 sales · Mean £ 239,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1DQ has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Alton Park Junior School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Clacton Coastal Academy
Ravens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Body and Soul Food0.8 km
- Freeland Stores0.6 km
- Secure Snacks1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo0.9 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.6 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- Greensward Cafe0.6 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.8 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.6 km
- Gaiety Amusments1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.8 km
- Papa John0.8 km
- The Spice House1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Beam Guest House0.5 km
- Cabana Guest House0.5 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna1.0 km
- The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- All Grace African Market1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.2 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken6.9 km
- Weeley7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.3 km
- Wash Lane0.4 km
- Queens Road0.5 km
- Queens Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151DQ · Data under Open Government Licence