Talbot Street is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 3JQ 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 Talbot Street, Harwich, CO12 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 3JH, CO12 3JA, CO12 3JD, CO12 3JG, CO12 3JF, CO12 3JE, CO12 3HY, CO12 3HF, CO12 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO12 3JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 43.4% | 49.8% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 56.6% | 50.2% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO12 3JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 47% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 28.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 15.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 30.6% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around CO12 3JQ this area, 29.3% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 29.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 18.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13.4% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 13.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.2% | 92.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.2% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Street was 157.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 59th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Talbot Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-21 | £150,620 |
| 1 Talbot Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-04-05 | £111,259 |
| 1 Talbot Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-01-19 | £92,340 |
| 3 Talbot Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-17 | £144,153 |
| 5 Talbot Street, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-17 | £162,905 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 2,108 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 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felixstowe School High Street , IP11 9QR | 1out of 4 | 5,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish House | 184 High Street, Harwich | 395 yd | |
| The Station Cafe | 190 High Street, Harwich | 395 yd | |
| Joi Tandoori Restaurant | 3 Kingsway, Dovercourt | 443 yd | |
| The White Coffee House | Kingsway House, 21 Kingsway | 443 yd | |
| Peking Chinese Restaurant | 192 High Street, Harwich | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Services Club | Barrack Lane, Harwich | 327 yd | |
| Deanos | 158 High Street, Harwich | 368 yd | |
| King's Arms | 178 High Street, Harwich | 395 yd | |
| Shakers Bar | 11 West Street, Harwich | 627 yd | |
| The Stingray Freehouse | 56 Church Street, Harwich | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Meze Bar | 202 - 204 High Street, Harwich | 446 yd | |
| Mays Kitchen | Kingsway Hall, Kingsway | 471 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 159 High Street, Harwich | 574 yd | |
| Pieseas Chippy | 76 West Street, Harwich | 593 yd | |
| USA Chicken Hotfood LTD | 4 Central House, High Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Supermarket, Main Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Found (Harwich) (Closed) Hill Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Mayflower School Main Road | grass pitches | 1,075 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.