Postcode CO15 1QA is located in an urban city, within the St James ward of Tendring in the East of England region, and forms part of the Clacton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 508.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clacton Central is £33,660 per year. The nearest station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Clacton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Clacton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 508.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clacton Central is £33,660 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO15 1QA.
Clacton Central near CO15 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clacton-on-Sea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clacton-on-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Clacton-on-Sea |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 (about £247 per square foot) in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £337,500 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £255,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 7 | £170,500 | £182 |
| Flats | 35 | £125,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,950 | £110,000 | £177,500 | £156,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £110,000 | £205,000 | £185,750 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £119,000 | £210,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £102,750 | £197,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £296,500 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £122,500 | £236,500 | £211,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £272,500 | £237,500 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £130,000 | £254,500 | £342,500 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £125,000 | £260,000 | £214,375 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £260,000 | £216,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £100,000 | £255,000 | £85,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £175 | £180 | £174 |
| 2017 | £268 | £186 | £196 | £210 |
| 2018 | £254 | £198 | £222 | £186 |
| 2019 | £247 | £185 | £218 | £243 |
| 2020 | £261 | £180 | £186 | £252 |
| 2021 | £294 | £202 | £249 | £249 |
| 2022 | £326 | £213 | £300 | £258 |
| 2023 | £323 | £213 | £298 | £286 |
| 2024 | £291 | £213 | £235 | £256 |
| 2025 | £315 | £217 | £243 | £188 |
| 2026 | £306 | £193 | £260 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO15 1QA.
In the CO15 1QA postcode area, located within Clacton Central, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO15 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rujal News and Booze | 4 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1TB | Walking directions to Rujal News and Booze |
| 0 mi | Sonef Supermarket | 9 Pallister Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PQ | Walking directions to Sonef Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | United Stord | 26 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SX | Walking directions to United Stord |
| 0.1 mi | Clacton Store | Pier Avenue, Tendring, CO15 1QE | Walking directions to Clacton Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best Supermarket | 28-30 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PA | Walking directions to Best Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Tendring district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO15 1QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Griffiths
St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Maurice John Alexander
St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Farage
Clacton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO15 1QA records about 509 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CO15 1QA in Clacton Central is £224,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CO15 1QA, including Alton Park Junior School, Clacton County High School (Good) and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO15 1QA is Clacton-on-Sea, about 659 m away.
CO15 1QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clacton covering CO15 1QA is Nigel Farage (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Maurice John Alexander (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.