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CO12 4NB

Chase Lane

Dovercourt Tollgate

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Detailed insights for CO12 4NB

Overview

Postcode CO12 4NB is located in an urban city, within the Dovercourt Tollgate area of Tendring in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harwich Parkeston area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harwich Parkeston is £46,225 per year. The median sale price in Dovercourt Tollgate is £250,975 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,000 and £331,250. The nearest station is Harwich International, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Harwich Parkeston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,515 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Harwich Parkeston has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harwich Parkeston is £46,225 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO12 4NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Harwich Parkeston near CO12 4NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harwich International located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
4,077.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.05(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.44(-36%)
Public order
7.44(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-7%)
Other crime
3.92(+100%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
94.04%
Other White
5
1.75%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.05%
Irish
3
1.05%
Chinese
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
34.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.79%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
38.1%
Social rents from council
29
27.62%
Owns with a mortgage
16
15.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.38%
Shared ownership
5
4.76%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Dovercourt Tollgate

Median price: £250,975
Price per sq ft: £311
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £207K – £331K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £250,975 (about £311 per square foot) in Dovercourt Tollgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£357,875£320
Semi-Detached29£240,000£315
Terraced13£206,000£291
Flats2£125,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dovercourt Tollgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£175,000£143,000
2017£268,000£190,000£175,000
2018£272,250£202,000£155,250
2019£281,000£200,000£176,250
2020£310,000£207,500£185,000
2021£312,500£240,000£208,748
2022£365,000£259,000£230,000
2023£320,000£255,000£221,000
2024£341,996£252,500£256,500
2025£361,000£246,250£205,000
2026£343,000£230,000£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£219£187
2017£240£241£200
2018£254£260£225
2019£248£232£245
2020£245£274£239
2021£286£281£235
2022£308£320£307
2023£311£288£349
2024£319£312£272
2025£328£322£304
2026£276£301£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dovercourt Tollgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO12 4NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO12 4NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20267, Chase Lane, Harwich, CO12 4NBTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Dec 202533, Chase Lane, Harwich, CO12 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
15 Dec 20257, Chase Lane, Harwich, CO12 4NBTerracedFreehold£220,000
19 Sept 20254, Rowlands Yard, Harwich, CO12 4NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
24 Oct 2025663, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4NFTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the CO12 4NB postcode area, located within Harwich Parkeston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CO12 4NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryChase Lane Primary School and NurseryCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, DovercourtVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySpring Meadow Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO12 4NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO12 4NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier H&V Convenience Store729-731 Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4LZWalking directions to Premier H&V Convenience Store
0.2 miPremier ExpressTendring, CO12 4QZWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miTesco Express1 Ramsey Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4RJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miPremier Foleys42;44 Gravel Hill Way, Dovercourt, CO12 4XNWalking directions to Premier Foleys
0.5 miPremier Health & Happiness Convenience Store558-560 Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4HJWalking directions to Premier Health & Happiness Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tendring district.

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,017
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO12 4NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pam Morrison

Dovercourt Tollgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bernard Jenkin

Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictTendringE07000076
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarwich and North EssexE14001273
WardDovercourt TollgateE05011941
ParishHarwichE04004099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harwich ParkestonE02004574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tendring 002FE01033051
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CO12 4NB

Is CO12 4NB (Harwich Parkeston) safe?

The area around CO12 4NB records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CO12 4NB?

The median sale price around CO12 4NB in Dovercourt Tollgate is £250,975 (about £311 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO12 4NB?

There are 6 schools close to CO12 4NB, including Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery (Good), All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt (Good) and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CO12 4NB?

CO12 4NB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO12 4NB (Harwich Parkeston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex covering CO12 4NB is Bernard Jenkin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Morrison (Labour Party).