Merivale Road is in Lawford, Manningtree and in Tendring district. CO11 2EB 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 Merivale Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO11 2DX, CO11 2EA, CO11 2ED, CO11 2BP, CO11 2DT, CO11 2BT, CO11 2DU, CO11 2EU, CO11 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO11 2EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.3% | 38.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 29.1% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 41.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 30.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 23.9% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 98.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merivale Road was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merivale Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley and the 161st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Merivale Road, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-29 | £289,200 |
| 18 Merivale Road, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-01-31 | £298,349 |
| 24 Merivale Road, Manningtree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,995 | 2016-04-29 | £162,803 |
| 39 Merivale Road, Manningtree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2012-12-19 | £179,699 |
| 55 Merivale Road, Manningtree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-10-24 | £167,828 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BN | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Long Road , Lawford CO11 2EF | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School Remercie Road , Mistley CO11 1LS | 2out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Parson's Field , Dedham CO7 6BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Delight Garden Cafe | Hearts Delight Nursery, Long Road | 476 yd | |
| NIRALA ONE LTD | 14 Brook Street, Manningtree | 899 yd | |
| Select Catering | Mistley Masonic Hall, South Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Cafe Rio | 23 High Street, Manningtree | 1,029 yd | |
| Hobsons Deli \& Cafe | 21 High Street, Manningtree | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Football Club | John Lyall Pavilion, Recreation Ground | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR LA THAI | 8 Station Road, Manningtree | 910 yd | |
| Manningtree Grill and Pizza | 6 Station Road, Manningtree | 910 yd | |
| Manningtree Dial A Dinner | 19 Jubilee End, Lawford | 938 yd | |
| Whistles Bakery | 2 Stour Street, Manningtree | 961 yd | |
| The Pizza Place | 42 South Street, Manningtree | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | Fiveways Superstore, Riverside Avenue East | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manningtree High School COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| School Lane Playing Fields THE JOHN LYALL PAVILION THE JOHN LYALL PAVILION SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Busybody'S Fitness Ltd CAUSEWAY END CAUSEWAY END STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| The Ogilvie Hall OGILVIE HALL COTTAGE OGILVIE HALL COTTAGE WIGNALL STREET | 1,044 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 | 96.4% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.