Birch Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO12 4DA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.9% 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	55.9%	58.9%	3.0%	51.0%	7.9%
Male	44.1%	41.1%	-3.0%	49.0%	-7.9%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	30%	-1.8%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	34.1%	40.9%	6.8%	44.2%	-3.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	11.5%	11.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	18%	15.3%	-2.7%	6.1%	9.2%

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	41.4%	41.7%	0.3%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	33.3%	31.4%	-1.9%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	20.7%	20.1%	-0.6%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	3.8%	5.3%	1.5%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%	0.3%

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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.8%	27.1%	-10.7%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	18.2%	-0.2%	9.6%	8.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	17.2%	3.4%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.4%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	16.7%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	9.7%	14.8%	5.1%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	5.5%	2.5%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.6%	95.5%	-4.1%	81.4%	14.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	97.7%	97.7%	0.0%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97%	0.1%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Birch Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Dovercourt Bay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Dovercourt Bay and the 225th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

🔎 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO12 4DA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Birch Avenue are based on 94 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 Birch Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO12 4DA

Average Price
£175,485

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£175,485

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Avenue

Average Price
£192,198

Semi-Detached
£192,240

Terraced
£192,198

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£222,000	2023-04-17	£224,541
59 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£172,500	2023-03-23	£171,969
7 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-12-19	£203,509
39 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£162,500	2021-08-12	£180,103
9 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2021-05-21	£165,447

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO12 4DA

Employment

CO12 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Transport and storage	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Education	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ	2out of 4	339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU	- not rated	556 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB	3out of 4	764 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	865 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Barrack Lane , CO12 3NP	3out of 4	1,676 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	776 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
Subway	394 Main Road, Harwich	237 yd
Tower Hotel	The Tower Hotel, Main Road	515 yd
Pacific 7 Fsh and Chips	462 Main Road, Harwich	570 yd
Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway	12 Wick Lane, Dovercourt	820 yd
Blue Flag Cafe	Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt	867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
DBAK LTD	Royal Oak Inn, 226 Main Road	404 yd
King's Arms	178 High Street, Harwich	1,008 yd
Deanos	158 High Street, Harwich	1,051 yd
The Mayflower Brewers Fayre	Mayflower Brewers Fayre, Parkeston Road	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
USA Chicken Hotfood LTD	4 Central House, High Street	753 yd
Tasty Takeaway	159 High Street, Harwich	806 yd
Mr Chips	8 Wick Lane, Dovercourt	820 yd
Mays Kitchen	Kingsway Hall, Kingsway	893 yd
Turkish Meze Bar	202 - 204 High Street, Harwich	943 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	Asda Supermarket, Main Road	359 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	465 Main Road, Harwich	969 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Stores Plc, Iconfield Park	1,090 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	247 yd
Mayflower School Main Road	grass pitches	337 yd
Fitness Found (Harwich) (Closed) Hill Road	health and fitness suite	684 yd
The Harwich And Dovercourt High School HALL LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	824 yd
Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles LOWER MARINE PARADE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	858 yd
Harwich Sports Centre HALL LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	973 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	69.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CO12 4DA