POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO15 6EX postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £185,500Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
5 within 400mCO15 6EX links 5 transport stops within 400m and 20 within 800m. 5 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Lancaster Gardens (BCT) at about 113m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station at about 860m.
Local business
138 within 1200mCO15 6EX currently links 138 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 53 food and drink, 35 personal services, 17 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Cafe at about 372m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
729 online job adverts observedTendring local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CO15 6EX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CO15 6EX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8CO15 6EX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 86, and other crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 46 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£185,500
Strong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CO15 6EX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
53 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (27), cafe (19), restaurant (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
35 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (18), beauty (17).
Amenity group
Grocery
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (15), supermarket (2).
Amenity group
Retail
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by diy (9), clothes (4), electronics (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Cafe
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
Screwfix
Diy in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
Wolseley
Diy at 120b, Oxford Road, Clacton-on-Sea.
Food and drink
Colin's at the Lighthouse
Fast Food at 122, Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea.
Health
Premier Optical Services
Optician at 104, Oxford Road, Clacton-on-Sea.
Retail
Heating Warehouse
Diy at 100, Oxford Road, Clacton-on-Sea.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Alton Park Junior School
Primary option in CO15 1DL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burrsville Infant Academy
Primary option in CO15 4HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Primary option in CO15 4HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO15 6EX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CO15 6EX.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CO15 6EX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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