Kingsway is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 3JT 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 Kingsway, Harwich, CO12 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 3JX, CO12 3LL, CO12 3JR, CO12 3JZ, CO12 3LN, CO12 3AZ, CO12 3AX, CO12 3PZ, CO12 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO12 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 50.4% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 49.6% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 38.6% | 45.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 25.3% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 41% | 40.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 26.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 19.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.1% | 89.5% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 87.3% | 83% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 82.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 477.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 255.2% higher than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kingsway has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 9th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-21 | £209,973 |
| 31 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex Other, an established residential building | £484,450 | 2016-03-30 | £629,716 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Barrack Lane , CO12 3NP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,654 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 | 1,781 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 | 1,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chinese Restaurant | 192 High Street, Harwich | 137 yd | |
| Turkish Meze Bar | 204 High Street, Harwich | 137 yd | |
| The Fish House | 184 High Street, Harwich | 176 yd | |
| The Station Cafe | 190 High Street, Harwich | 176 yd | |
| Joi Tandoori Restaurant | 3 Kingsway, Dovercourt | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Arms | 178 High Street, Harwich | 176 yd | |
| Deanos | 158 High Street, Harwich | 204 yd | |
| United Services Club | Barrack Lane, Harwich | 488 yd | |
| DBAK LTD | Royal Oak Inn, 226 Main Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Meze Bar | 202 - 204 High Street, Harwich | 142 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 159 High Street, Harwich | 147 yd | |
| Mays Kitchen | Kingsway Hall, Kingsway | 161 yd | |
| USA Chicken Hotfood LTD | 4 Central House, High Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Supermarket, Main Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Found (Harwich) (Closed) Hill Road | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Mayflower School Main Road | grass pitches | 821 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.