Area Information for Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL

Marine Parade in Dovercourt is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Harwich & Kingsway ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This page combines information for the address Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CO12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CO12 3LL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tendring
Ward Harwich & Kingsway
Constituency Harwich and North Essex * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 10 property sales in Marine Parade, CO12 3LL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Harwich and Manningtree), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 48 crimes were reported within half a mile of CO12 3LL.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL:

Marine Parade, Harwich, CO12 3JY
Kingsway, Harwich, CO12 3JT
Kingsway, Harwich, CO12 3JU
Marine Parade, Harwich, CO12 3JX
Marine Parade, Harwich, CO12 3RA
Kingsway, Harwich, CO12 3JR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CO12 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

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House Prices

We have found 10 property sales in Marine Parade since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 23
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 16
Flat (Purpose-Built) 88
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Total 142
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 66
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 25
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 142

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 81
Two People 48
Three People 5
Four People 4
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 142

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 82
Family Household 59
Other Household 2
Total 143

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 42
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 143

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Harwich & Kingsway ward however contains significantly more women than average (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 106
Female 158
Total 264

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around CO12 3LL has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 59% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 3
10-14 4
15-19 7
20-24 7
25-29 8
30-34 7
35-39 6
40-44 8
45-49 5
50-54 19
55-59 10
60-64 16
65-69 30
70-74 26
75-79 22
80-84 24
85+ 53
Total 264

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of CO12 3LL the number widowed residents is high - 25% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 60
Married 76
Separated 9
Divorced 34
Widowed 66
Total 245

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Harwich & Kingsway ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (58%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 75
Good 79
Fair 62
Bad 36
Very Bad 10
Total 262

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Marine Parade and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 33% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 49
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 26
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 83
Other 13
Total 250

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 260
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Black Caribbean 1
Total 264

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 249
European Union 13
Africa 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 265

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 249
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 266

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CO12 3LL.

Passport(s) Held
None 77
United Kingdom 173
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 0
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 71
Christian 174
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 12
Total 263

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Harwich & Kingsway ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 61% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 32
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 151
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 6
Total 248

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 63

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 43
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 34
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 41
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 7
Total 247

Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL is within the Harwich and Manningtree policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 48 crimes were reported within half a mile of CO12 3LL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 48 crimes committed near Marine Parade
Neighbourhood Team Address Harwich and Manningtree
34 Harwich Road
Lawford
Manningtree
CO11 2LS
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Dovercourt. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CO12 3LL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, approximately 370 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dovercourt 370 yards
Harwich Town 0.6 miles
Harwich International 1.4 miles
Trimley 3.2 miles
Felixstowe 3.6 miles
Wrabness 4.7 miles
Walton-on-the-Naze 6.2 miles
Frinton-on-Sea 7 miles
Kirby Cross 7.1 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken 8 miles
Mistley 8.6 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) 9 miles
Weeley 9.1 miles
Ipswich 9.9 miles
Manningtree 11 miles
Woodbridge 11 miles
Great Bentley 11 miles
Westerfield 12 miles
Clacton-on-Sea 12 miles
Melton (Suffolk) 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery, approximately 760 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is Harwich and Dovercourt High School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Harwich and Dovercourt High School 0.9 miles September 2021
    
Felixstowe School 3.3 miles June 2024
    
Felixstowe International College 4.3 miles  
Ipswich High School 5.9 miles  
Holbrook Academy 6.5 miles October 2015
    
Tendring Technology College 6.5 miles May 2024
    
Ipswich Academy 7.7 miles May 2024
    
Alderwood Academy 8.2 miles April 2013
    
First Base Ipswich Academy 8.2 miles June 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is Fronks Rd Family Surgery, approximately 800 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest dentists to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is The Cosmetic Dental Studio, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is Fryatt Hospital, Harwich, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich 0.9 miles
Felixstowe Hospital 3.7 miles
Bluebird Lodge 7.2 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3LL. The nearest is Eyes Rite Opticians, approximately 110 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.