Postcode report
Is CO15 1FA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CO15 1FA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO15 1FA is a postcode in St James, Tendring, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO15 1FA, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO15 1FA are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 CO15 1FA is based on Tendring 016 Census 2021. It covers 7,208 residents, 6,972 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 11% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CO15 1FA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO15 1FA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO15 1FA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO15 1FA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 CO15 1FA
Is CO15 1FA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% 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 CO15 1FA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO15 1FA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CO15 1FA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CO15 1FA?
LocaleIQ matched CO15 1FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO15 1FA?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO15 1FA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.