Living in CO12, Tendring
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CO12 in Tendring. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tendring: £261,717, up 2.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CO12
121 recorded home sales on the streets around central CO12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £75,000 to £370,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 JUBILEE CLOSE, CO12 4XD | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 20 HOWARD AVENUE, CO12 4UE | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 10 BEXLEY AVENUE, CO12 4XW | detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 86 HOLYROOD, CO12 4TZ | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 25 GOODLAKE CLOSE, CO12 4UG | detached | £280,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 40 LONG MEADOWS, CO12 4UX | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Mayflower Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Shotley Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 16.5% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
139 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CO12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Tendring's figures.
Common questions about CO12
What is the average house price in CO12?
The average sold price in Tendring is £261,717 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CO12?
Prices in Tendring are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CO12?
The median of 121 recorded sales around central CO12 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £75,000 to £370,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CO12?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central CO12, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CO12?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CO12 at risk of flooding?
Central CO12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CO12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 139 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CO12 safe?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CO12 or IP11, CO12 or CO14, CO12 or IP9.
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