School Lane is in Lawford, Manningtree and in Tendring district. CO11 2JA 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 School Lane, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO11 2JE, CO11 2AS, CO11 2HZ, CO11 2HX, CO11 2LZ, CO11 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO11 2JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO11 2JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 25.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 60.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 43.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 34.3% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 14.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 21.8% | 14.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 28.2% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley and the 99th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 School Lane, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2025-03-31 | £689,990 |
| 34 School Lane, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-04-08 | £400,011 |
| 53A School Lane, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-11-15 | £514,639 |
| 48 School Lane, Manningtree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2020-11-02 | £442,279 |
| 49 School Lane, Manningtree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2019-07-24 | £364,513 |
CO11 2JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO11 2JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Long Road , Lawford CO11 2EF | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BN | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School Remercie Road , Mistley CO11 1LS | 2out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | 4out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 3,776 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 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 5,164 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 | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Football Club | John Lyall Pavilion, Recreation Ground | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Lane Playing Fields THE JOHN LYALL PAVILION THE JOHN LYALL PAVILION SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| The Ogilvie Hall OGILVIE HALL COTTAGE OGILVIE HALL COTTAGE WIGNALL STREET | 435 yd | |
| Manningtree High School COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,056 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.