Market Street is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 3DX is located in the Harwich & Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Harwich, CO12 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 3EF, CO12 3EG, CO12 3DY, CO12 3DE, CO12 3DS, CO12 3EA, CO12 3ER, CO12 3DD, CO12 3EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO12 3DX is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 44.9% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.1% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 39.3% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 28.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 36.4% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 39% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CO12 3DX this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 28.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 21.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.6% | 94.9% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 88.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 215.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% higher than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 41st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Market Street, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-02 | £167,876 |
| 20 Market Street, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-02 | £95,929 |
| 3 Market Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-04-13 | £232,777 |
| 4 Market Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-05 | £207,791 |
| 21 Market Street, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-09-13 | £240,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Barrack Lane , CO12 3NP | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4HT | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School Hall Lane , CO12 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felixstowe School High Street , IP11 9QR | 1out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Studios | 19 Kings Quay Street, Harwich | 83 yd | |
| The Chapel Cafe | 30 Kings Head Street, Harwich | 97 yd | |
| Thai Up at The Quay | 1 Eastgate Street, Harwich | 115 yd | |
| Treo Bar Café | Treo Bar and Bistro, 17 George Street | 167 yd | |
| Cafe On The Pier & Pier Seafoods | Ha Penny Pier, The Quay | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stingray Freehouse | 56 Church Street, Harwich | 59 yd | |
| Samuel Pepys Wine Bar | 31 Church Street, Harwich | 74 yd | |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club | Angel Gate, Harwich | 115 yd | |
| Shakers Bar | 11 West Street, Harwich | 123 yd | |
| Alma | The Alma Inn, 25 Kings Head Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieseas Chippy | 76 West Street, Harwich | 200 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.