Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO12 4ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.4%	1.2%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.8%	48.6%	-1.2%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	33%	28.3%	-4.7%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	34%	30.9%	-3.1%	44.2%	-13.3%
Separated	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	16.7%	22.9%	6.2%	9.1%	13.8%
Widowed	13.9%	14%	0.1%	6.1%	7.9%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.2%) 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	36.7%	24%	-12.7%	48.4%	-24.4%
Good health	35%	33.2%	-1.8%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	19%	29.6%	10.6%	12.7%	16.9%
Bad health	8.4%	10.3%	1.9%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

In the area around CO12 4ET this area, 36.3% 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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.7%	36.3%	-4.4%	18.2%	18.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.2%	11.8%	-6.4%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	12.4%	-1.5%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	9.6%	5.3%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	10.8%	1.7%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	15.6%	6.5%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	4.8%	3.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.9%	96.6%	-1.3%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	97.5%	95.5%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	23.9%	13.5%	10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Main Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Main Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 186th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

🔎 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 4ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Main Road are based on 907 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 Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO12 4ET

Average Price
£197,453

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£241,954

Detached
£341,653

Flats/Maisonettes
£147,520

Other
£258,371

Estimated Average Property Prices for Main Road

Average Price
£239,164

Semi-Detached
£257,411

Terraced
£221,526

Detached
£316,671

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,848

Other
£1,303,379

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Main Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
429 Main Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-03-12	£417,744
431 Main Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-12-03	£334,129
Flat 8 Sapindale, 407 Main Road, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-11-01	£146,649
Flat 11 Rosaceae, 405 Main Road, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-10-30	£148,385
Flat 11 Sapindale, 407 Main Road, Harwich, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£152,500	2024-08-14	£148,619

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO12 4ET

Employment

CO12 4ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	17
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Transport and storage	15
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Education	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate 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	217 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	353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ	2out of 4	783 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU	- not rated	804 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB	3out of 4	1,264 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	642 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	61 yd
Subway	394 Main Road, Harwich	364 yd
Food For Thought	618 Main Road, Harwich	753 yd
Costa Coffee	Harwich Gateway Retail Park, Freshfields Road	817 yd
Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway	12 Wick Lane, Dovercourt	861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mayflower Brewers Fayre	Mayflower Brewers Fayre, Parkeston Road	623 yd
Trafalgar	The Trafalgar Public House, 616 Main Road	839 yd
DBAK LTD	Royal Oak Inn, 226 Main Road	912 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mayflower	471 Main Road, Harwich	435 yd
Raj Tandoori Takeaway	552 Main Road, Harwich	436 yd
Dovercourt Grill	487 Main Road, Harwich	475 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1B, Harwich Gateway Business Park	817 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	612 - 614 Main Road, Harwich	839 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	465 Main Road, Harwich	435 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Stores Plc, Iconfield Park	817 yd
ASDA	Asda Supermarket, Main Road	819 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Harwich And Dovercourt High School HALL LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	584 yd
Mayflower School Main Road	grass pitches	680 yd
The Royal Oak Ground MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	762 yd
Harwich Sports Centre HALL LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	778 yd
Parkeston Welfare Park Garland Road	grass pitches	1,032 yd
Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles LOWER MARINE PARADE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,042 yd
Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club STATION ROAD PARKESTON	golf	1,058 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	60.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CO12 4ET