CO12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CO12 district covers Harwich, Weeley, Lawford. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£222k
England £300k
Recorded crime
99
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
3.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,636
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
81%
of homes
Council tax
£1,914
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
10 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CO12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£361k
Semi-detached
£238k
Terraced
£191k
Flat
£112k
Primary schools in CO12
- All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley · CO12 5BA · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 16% in England
- All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt · CO12 4HT · Good (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery · CO12 4NB · Remains Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
- Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery · CO12 3NS · Good (2023) · Bottom 2% in England
- Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery · CO12 4LB · Good (2024)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School · CO12 3SU · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey · CO12 5EL · Requires improvement (2023)
- The Mayflower Primary School · CO12 4AJ · Good (2022) · Bottom 42% in England
Secondary schools in CO12
- Harwich and Dovercourt High School · CO12 3TG · Report card 2026: Urgent improvement in some areas · Bottom 12% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CO12
- Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited · CO12 5EL · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Oakey Dokeys Pre-School Limited · CO12 5BA · Good (Ofsted)
- Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Harwich and Ramsey · CO12 5EX · Good (Ofsted)
- Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd · CO12 3NS · Good (Ofsted)
- The Ark Centre · CO12 3LU · Good (Ofsted)
- Harwich Centre Pre-School · CO12 4AJ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CO12
- Harewood Surgery · CO12 5AD
- Fronks Rd Family Surgery · CO12 3RS
- Mayflower Medical Centre · CO12 4EX
Neighbourhoods in CO12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CO12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich West & South | 41% | £318k | Very low | 14 min |
| Harwich Town & Dovercourt | 32% | £198k | Very high | 8 min |
| Harwich Parkeston | 27% | £222k | High | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the CO12 postcode?
CO12 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Harwich, Weeley, Lawford, with 644 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CO12?
The typical home price across CO12's neighbourhoods is £222k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CO12?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CO12 postcode.