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CO12

HARWICH

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO12 encompasses HARWICH and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £258,021
1yr change ▼ 0.7%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£258,021

▼ 0.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% below national avg

Crime Rate

32.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

Property Prices in CO12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO12 is £258,021, which is 40% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO12 cost 10.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO12 have fallen 0.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £356,110 365
Semi-detached £247,142 309
Terraced £192,570 308
Flat £126,255 108
All types £258,021 1124

5-Year Price History

£250K £253K £256K £259K £262K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 32.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO12 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO12 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Mayflower Primary School Primary Good mi
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Primary Not inspected mi
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Primary Good mi
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,759

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO12 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO12 is collected by Tendring. The Band D rate is £1,999/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CO12 — HARWICH

Area Summary

CO12 (HARWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£258,021), low crime (61% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO12 HARWICH

What is the average house price in CO12 HARWICH?
The average house price in CO12 (HARWICH) is £258,021, based on 1124 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.7% over the past year.
Is CO12 HARWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in CO12 is significantly below the national average (32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO12 HARWICH?
The population of CO12 (HARWICH) is approximately 156,759 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO12?
The average broadband download speed in CO12 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO12 HARWICH?
There are 9 schools in or near CO12. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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