Kings Head Street is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 3EG 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 Kings Head Street, Harwich, CO12 3EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 3DX, CO12 3ER, CO12 3DY, CO12 3DS, CO12 3EF, CO12 3EJ, CO12 3DE, CO12 3EX, CO12 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO12 3EG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 28.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.8% | 40.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 14.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 17.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 10% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Head Street was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Head Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 74th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-04 | £219,506 |
| 43A Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-06-30 | £231,698 |
| 44 Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-12-04 | £215,441 |
| 45 Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-07 | £138,714 |
| 43 Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-12-20 | £233,328 |
CO12 3EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 2,565 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 | 2,761 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 | 2,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felixstowe School High Street , IP11 9QR | 1out of 4 | 4,654 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 | 46 yd | |
| The Chapel Cafe | 30 Kings Head Street, Harwich | 129 yd | |
| Thai Up at The Quay | 1 Eastgate Street, Harwich | 146 yd | |
| Treo Bar Café | Treo Bar and Bistro, 17 George Street | 169 yd | |
| Cafe On The Pier & Pier Seafoods | Ha Penny Pier, The Quay | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stingray Freehouse | 56 Church Street, Harwich | 63 yd | |
| Harwich Town Sailing Club | Angel Gate, Harwich | 80 yd | |
| Samuel Pepys Wine Bar | 31 Church Street, Harwich | 113 yd | |
| Shakers Bar | 11 West Street, Harwich | 131 yd | |
| Globe | Globe Inn, Castlegate Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieseas Chippy | 76 West Street, Harwich | 189 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% |
| Median download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.