POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO16 0FG postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 71.4%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 16 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 02 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £545,000Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 71.4%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 16 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 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 71.4%, with 71.4% 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
6 within 400mCO16 0FG links 6 transport stops within 400m and 17 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Thorpe Memorial (BCT) at about 192m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station at about 923m.
Local business
16 within 1200mCO16 0FG currently links 16 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 5 personal services, 4 food and drink, 4 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Lifehouse Restaurant at about 295m. 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 CO16 0FG in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
16 nearby school rows16 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CO16 0FG. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 24CO16 0FG has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 24 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 124, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 70 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£545,000
Strong sample. Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CO16 0FG, 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
Personal services
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (3), beauty (2).
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (3), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3), bar (1).
Amenity group
Health
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by optician (1), pharmacy (1).
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
Lifehouse Restaurant
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Lifehouse Bar
Bar in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Sunu's
Restaurant at Chinese Cottage Restaurant, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken.
Nightlife
The Bell Inn
Pub at High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken.
Nightlife
The Crown
Pub at High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken.
Health
J&A Hanks Opticians
Optician at J&A Hanks Opticians, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken.
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
Cann Hall Primary School
Primary option in CO16 8DA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Primary option in CO16 9PH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ravens Academy
Primary option in CO16 8TZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO16 0FG 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 CO16 0FG.
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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 CO16 0FG 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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