Taylor Drive is in Lawford, Manningtree and in Tendring district. CO11 2HU 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Drive, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO11 2HT, CO11 2HW, CO11 2JW, CO11 2SU, CO11 1EL, CO11 1EN, CO11 2SY, CO11 2HE, CO11 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO11 2HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.7% | 36.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 54.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 30.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around CO11 2HU this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 7.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 15.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 23.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 34.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 97.1% | 4.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 93.7% | 95.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 95.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Drive was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Taylor Drive, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2026-02-18 | £370,000 |
| 3 Taylor Drive, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-27 | £330,616 |
| 7 Taylor Drive, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-12-18 | £414,650 |
| 22 Taylor Drive, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £382,600 | 2022-10-25 | £354,048 |
| 18 Taylor Drive, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-16 | £348,750 |
CO11 2HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BN | 4out of 4 | 152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Avenue , Lawford CO11 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourview Church of England Primary Academy Remercie Road , Manningtree CO11 1LS | 2out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningtree High School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BW | - not rated | 381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manningtree High School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BW | - not rated | 381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRALA ONE LTD | 14 Brook Street, Manningtree | 607 yd | |
| Cafe Rio | 23 High Street, Manningtree | 611 yd | |
| Hobsons Deli \& Cafe | 21 High Street, Manningtree | 611 yd | |
| Manningtree Arts Ltd | 19 High Street, Manningtree | 642 yd | |
| Select Catering | Mistley Masonic Hall, South Street | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 51 High Street, Manningtree | 786 yd | |
| Stour Sailing Club | 10 Quay Street, Manningtree | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manningtree Dial A Dinner | 19 Jubilee End, Lawford | 379 yd | |
| SAR LA THAI | 8 Station Road, Manningtree | 444 yd | |
| Manningtree Grill and Pizza | 6 Station Road, Manningtree | 444 yd | |
| Riverside Fish and Chips | Unit 7, Riverside Avenue West | 536 yd | |
| Whistles Bakery | 2 Stour Street, Manningtree | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | Fiveways Superstore, Riverside Avenue East | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | 32-34 High Street, Manningtree | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manningtree High School COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Busybody'S Fitness Ltd CAUSEWAY END CAUSEWAY END STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.