Postcode CO15 3QS 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 237.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Clacton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 236 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 237.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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 3QS.
Clacton Central near CO15 3QS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 3QS.
In the CO15 3QS postcode area, located within Clacton Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO15 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-Op Daily | 162-164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AY | Walking directions to Co-Op Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Baba Food & Wine | 148-150 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3BA | Walking directions to Baba Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | 140 Old Road Convenience Store | 140 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AZ | Walking directions to 140 Old Road Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 238 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3LX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Euro | 130 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AH | Walking directions to Mini Euro |
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 3QS, 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 3QS records about 237 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 3QS in Clacton Central is £224,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CO15 3QS, including White Hall Academy and Nursery (Good), Clacton Coastal Academy (Requires improvement) and Clacton County High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO15 3QS is Clacton-on-Sea, about 333 m away.
CO15 3QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 236 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 3QS 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.