Alston Villas is in Manningtree and in Tendring district. CO11 1BD is located in the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alston Villas, Manningtree, CO11 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO11 1DL, CO11 1BG, CO11 1DH, CO11 1BB, CO11 1AB, CO11 1AD, CO11 1DJ, CO11 1AE, CO11 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO11 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 29.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 95.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alston Villas was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alston Villas has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley and the 183rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alston Villas, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-04-30 | £171,924 |
| 1 Alston Villas, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-10-25 | £308,754 |
| 3 Alston Villas, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2010-10-05 | £269,579 |
| 1 Alston Villas, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2006-04-12 | £267,694 |
CO11 1BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BN | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Long Road , Lawford CO11 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School Remercie Road , Mistley CO11 1LS | 2out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield Primary School Heath Road , Bradfield CO11 2UZ | 3out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningtree High School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BW | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Catering | Mistley Masonic Hall, South Street | 50 yd | |
| Maiz Cafe | 7 South Street, Manningtree | 88 yd | |
| Seven South Street | 7 South Street, Manningtree | 88 yd | |
| Manningtree Arts Ltd | 19 High Street, Manningtree | 94 yd | |
| Cafe Rio | 23 High Street, Manningtree | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 51 High Street, Manningtree | 190 yd | |
| Stour Sailing Club | 10 Quay Street, Manningtree | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Place | 42 South Street, Manningtree | 35 yd | |
| Whistles Bakery | 2 Stour Street, Manningtree | 38 yd | |
| Dragon House | 24-26 South Street, Manningtree | 50 yd | |
| Chilvers Fish Shop | 5 High Street, Manningtree | 98 yd | |
| SAR LA THAI | 8 Station Road, Manningtree | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 32-34 High Street, Manningtree | 144 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | Fiveways Superstore, Riverside Avenue East | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mistley Cricket Club MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB MISTLEY CRICKET CLUB NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Manningtree High School COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Busybody'S Fitness Ltd CAUSEWAY END CAUSEWAY END STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.