Postcode report
Is CO14 8NJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CO14 8NJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO14 8NJ is a postcode in Walton, Tendring, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO14 8NJ, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO14 8NJ are safety and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO14 8NJ is based on Tendring 008 Census 2021. It covers 12,283 residents, 677 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 58, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CO14 8NJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £188k from 98 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO14 8NJ can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO14 8NJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO14 8NJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO14 8NJ
Is CO14 8NJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO14 8NJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO14 8NJ?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CO14 8NJ?
LocaleIQ matched CO14 8NJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO14 8NJ?
The latest median sold price is £188k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO14 8NJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.