Oakley Road is in Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 4QS is located in the Dovercourt Tollgate 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 Oakley Road, Harwich, CO12 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 4QP, CO12 4QZ, CO12 3UH, CO12 4QR, CO12 4QX, CO12 4QT, CO12 3TQ, CO12 4QU, CO12 4RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO12 4QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 CO12 4QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 21.3% | 20.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 33% | 34.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 15.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 CO12 4QS this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 33.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.2% | 94.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Road was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakley Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Oakley Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-03-10 | £182,063 |
| 31 Oakley Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 1999-06-18 | £395,593 |
CO12 4QS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO12 4QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Village Church of England Primary School Mayes Lane , Ramsey CO12 5EL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Drive , Dovercourt CO12 3SU | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School Hall Lane , CO12 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought | 618 Main Road, Harwich | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich And District Indoor Bowls Club | Dovercourt Indoor Bowls Club, Clayton Road | 607 yd | |
| Trafalgar | The Trafalgar Public House, 616 Main Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 6 Oakley Road, Dovercourt | 139 yd | |
| Thaal of Spices | 733 Main Road, Harwich | 226 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 612 - 614 Main Road, Harwich | 723 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 614 Main Road, Harwich | 723 yd | |
| Dovercourt Grill | 487 Main Road, Harwich | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School CHASE LANE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 187 yd |
| Harwich & District Indoor Bowls Centre Clayton Road | indoor bowls | 714 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.