CO16 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harwich Road, 0.9km from Oak Corner in Tendring. Administratively it sits within Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland ward and the Clacton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO16, CO16 0BA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO16 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00111605 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWICH ROAD, CO16 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWICH ROAD, CO16 0BA.
346
44
£ 40,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO16 0BA — age 44, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO16 0BA. The average age is 43.5. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO16 0BA has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Chota Gur0.2 km
- Brooke-lynne Farm Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorpe-Le-Soken3.5 km
- Weeley4.7 km
- Kirby Cross5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Road0.4 km
- Chapel Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO160BA · Data under Open Government Licence