CO15 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leas Road, 0.3km 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 1DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 14.1% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00111960 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEAS ROAD, CO15 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEAS ROAD, CO15 1DS.
234
54
£ 33,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO15 1DS 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
CO15 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO15 1DS. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
6 sales · Mean £ 325,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO15 1DS has low crime rates — 38 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
White Hall Academy
Ravens Academy
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Clacton On Sea Bowling Club0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- Tom Peppers and Wahoo1.0 km
- Westcliff Theatre0.7 km
- Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Kiosk 30.7 km
- The Terrace0.7 km
- Greensward Cafe0.8 km
- Nineteenth Catering at Clacton Golf Club0.9 km
- Tee Time Catering & Events Ltd0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 50.7 km
- Gaiety Amusments1.0 km
- Efes Doner0.7 km
- Grillperiperi and Milkshake1.0 km
- Papa John0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Freeland Stores0.6 km
- Secure Snacks1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- KLM CONVENIENCE STORE0.7 km
- Pier Avenue Butchers0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Beam Guest House0.6 km
- Cabana Guest House0.6 km
- Le Vere House0.8 km
- My Big Fat Greek Taverna1.0 km
- The Chudleigh (Bed & Breakfast)0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- All Grace African Market0.9 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clacton-On-Sea1.1 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken6.7 km
- Weeley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wash Lane0.4 km
- Wash Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO151DS · Data under Open Government Licence