Pelham Close is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 4UR is located in the Dovercourt All Saints 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 Pelham Close, Harwich, CO12 4UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 4UZ, CO12 4UU, CO12 4UP, CO12 4UJ, CO12 4UL, CO12 4UY, CO12 4US, CO12 4UX, CO12 4XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO12 4UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.1% | 30% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 44.1% | -17.1% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 36.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 23.5% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 22.1% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 8% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 16% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.5% | 94.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Close was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pelham Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 151st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Pelham Close, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-16 | £206,080 |
| 5 Pelham Close, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-06-28 | £200,878 |
| 31 Pelham Close, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-15 | £186,578 |
| 16 Pelham Close, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-10-13 | £271,961 |
| 24 Pelham Close, Harwich, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-07-13 | £158,151 |
CO12 4UR 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 4UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 514 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 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Community 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 | 668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought | 618 Main Road, Harwich | 472 yd | |
| Chips For Chimps | Dovercourt Haven Caravan Park, Low Road | 853 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe / Takeaway | 12 Wick Lane, Dovercourt | 906 yd | |
| Pacific 7 Fsh and Chips | 462 Main Road, Harwich | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar | The Trafalgar Public House, 616 Main Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 612 - 614 Main Road, Harwich | 469 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 614 Main Road, Harwich | 469 yd | |
| Dovercourt Grill | 487 Main Road, Harwich | 560 yd | |
| Mayflower | 471 Main Road, Harwich | 571 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori Takeaway | 552 Main Road, Harwich | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | 465 Main Road, Harwich | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich Sports Centre HALL LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| The Harwich And Dovercourt High School HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Chase Lane Primary School CHASE LANE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Low Road Playing Fields Low Road | grass pitches | 1,049 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% |
| Median download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.