Marine Parade is in Dovercourt, Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 3LL 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 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 3JT, CO12 3JX, CO12 3RA, CO12 3JR, CO12 3QA, CO12 3LN, CO12 3JZ, CO12 3PZ, CO12 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO12 3LL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 59.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 8.8% |
| Male | 42.6% | 40.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -8.8% |
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 | 25.4% | 24.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 31% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 27.2% | 26.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 20.8% |
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 (58.8%) 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 | 25.6% | 28.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 30.2% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 23.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 3LL this area, 33.2% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 33.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 19.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.8% | 94% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 66.2% | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Parade was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Parade has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 207th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10 Alexandra Court, 12 Marine Parade, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £159,950 | 2021-07-16 | £162,066 |
| Apartment 12 Alexandra Court, 12 Marine Parade, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £119,950 | 2020-12-08 | £130,300 |
| Apartment 8 Alexandra Court, 12 Marine Parade, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £139,950 | 2019-12-13 | £155,519 |
| Apartment 3 Alexandra Court, 12 Marine Parade, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £179,950 | 2018-10-05 | £194,329 |
| Apartment 7 Alexandra Court, 12 Marine Parade, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,950 | 2018-05-11 | £188,457 |
CO12 3LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO12 3LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Barrack Lane , CO12 3NP | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,645 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 | 1,765 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 | 1,581 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 | 198 yd | |
| Turkish Meze Bar | 204 High Street, Harwich | 198 yd | |
| The Fish House | 184 High Street, Harwich | 240 yd | |
| The Station Cafe | 190 High Street, Harwich | 240 yd | |
| Joi Tandoori Restaurant | 3 Kingsway, Dovercourt | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Arms | 178 High Street, Harwich | 240 yd | |
| Deanos | 158 High Street, Harwich | 266 yd | |
| DBAK LTD | Royal Oak Inn, 226 Main Road | 531 yd | |
| United Services Club | Barrack Lane, Harwich | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Takeaway | 159 High Street, Harwich | 178 yd | |
| Turkish Meze Bar | 202 - 204 High Street, Harwich | 204 yd | |
| Mays Kitchen | Kingsway Hall, Kingsway | 218 yd | |
| USA Chicken Hotfood LTD | 4 Central House, High Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Supermarket, Main Road | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Found (Harwich) (Closed) Hill Road | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Mayflower School Main Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.