The Ridgeway, Harwich, CO12 4AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO12 4AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents 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	52.7%	52.1%	-0.6%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	47.3%	47.9%	0.6%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CO12 4AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.7%	34.8%	8.1%	37.9%	-3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	51.1%	-6.9%	44.2%	6.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.8%	6.7%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	5.3%	6.4%	1.1%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

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	48.4%	51.3%	2.9%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	33.7%	32.6%	-1.1%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	14.4%	11.6%	-2.8%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 17%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.2%	20.6%	-7.6%	18.2%	2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.5%	12.1%	-10.4%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	18.4%	-1.1%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.2%	2.1%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	21.3%	13.3%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	17%	7.8%	33.8%	-16.8%
Other	6.5%	2.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
White	98%	92.9%	-5.1%	81.4%	11.5%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.8%	96.9%	0.1%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.9%	0.6%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.7%	37.2%	9.5%
Christian	43.3%	46.2%	-2.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is The Ridgeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridgeway has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 41st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO12 4AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Ridgeway are based on 70 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tendring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Ridgeway, Harwich, CO12 4AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO12 4AU

Average Price
£276,439

Semi-Detached
£261,924

Terraced
£236,621

Detached
£326,619

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridgeway

Average Price
£281,078

Semi-Detached
£271,548

Terraced
£241,665

Detached
£297,507

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 The Ridgeway, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-06-25	£264,136
25 The Ridgeway, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2025-02-21	£263,506
26 The Ridgeway, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-11-02	£332,997
34 The Ridgeway, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-06-07	£361,543
37 The Ridgeway, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£263,000	2021-11-29	£288,215

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO12 4AU

Employment

CO12 4AU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	19
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB	3out of 4	394 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	589 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ	2out of 4	606 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU	- not rated	895 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harwich and Dovercourt High School Hall Lane , CO12 3TG	3out of 4	851 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pacific 7 Fsh and Chips	462 Main Road, Harwich	215 yd
Subway	394 Main Road, Harwich	237 yd
Costa Coffee	Harwich Gateway Retail Park, Freshfields Road	662 yd
Tower Hotel	The Tower Hotel, Main Road	852 yd
Food For Thought	618 Main Road, Harwich	958 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mayflower Brewers Fayre	Mayflower Brewers Fayre, Parkeston Road	586 yd
DBAK LTD	Royal Oak Inn, 226 Main Road	757 yd
Trafalgar	The Trafalgar Public House, 616 Main Road	1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Raj Tandoori Takeaway	552 Main Road, Harwich	638 yd
Mayflower	471 Main Road, Harwich	647 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1B, Harwich Gateway Business Park	662 yd
Dovercourt Grill	487 Main Road, Harwich	683 yd
Mr Chips	8 Wick Lane, Dovercourt	1,030 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	Asda Supermarket, Main Road	645 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	465 Main Road, Harwich	647 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Stores Plc, Iconfield Park	662 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mayflower School Main Road	grass pitches	480 yd
The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	625 yd
The Harwich And Dovercourt High School HALL LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	815 yd
Parkeston Welfare Park Garland Road	grass pitches	923 yd
Fitness Found (Harwich) (Closed) Hill Road	health and fitness suite	996 yd
Harwich Sports Centre HALL LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	1,007 yd
Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club STATION ROAD PARKESTON	golf	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CO12 4AU