Rectory Road is in Little Oakley, Harwich and in Tendring district. CO12 5JU is located in the The Oakleys & Wix 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 Rectory Road, Little Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO12 5JY, CO12 5LA, CO12 5NL, CO12 5JT, CO12 5JX, CO12 5NW, CO12 5LL, CO12 5JG, CO12 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO12 5JU is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 44.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 55.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 5JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 19.6% | 32.3% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 54.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 40.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.8% | 20.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 27.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 98.1% | 92.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 93.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Dovercourt All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dovercourt All Saints and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Rectory Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-05-24 | £473,286 |
| 50 Rectory Road, Harwich, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-07-14 | £443,655 |
| 46 Rectory Road, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-18 | £276,577 |
| 46 Rectory Road, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-07-19 | £202,744 |
| 28 Rectory Road, Harwich, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-04-15 | £273,056 |
CO12 5JU 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Village Church of England Primary School Mayes Lane , Ramsey CO12 5EL | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Chase Lane , Dovercourt CO12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 3,257 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 | 3,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Beaumont Road , Great Oakley CO12 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamford View | Hamford View, Clacton Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cherry Tree | Ye Olde Cherry Tree, Clacton Road | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Oakley Memorial Club LODGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 674 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.