Harold Grove is in Frinton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO13 9BD is located in the Frinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harold Grove, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO13 9FD, CO13 9FE, CO13 9FB, CO13 9BA, CO13 9PR, CO13 9BP, CO13 9BL, CO13 9BH, CO13 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO13 9BD 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 | 58.6% | 51.7% | -6.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 41.4% | 48.3% | 6.9% | 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 CO13 9BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 18.9% | 15.3% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 59.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 31.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 23.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.1% | 24.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 32% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.1% | 94.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 94.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Grove was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% higher than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harold Grove has the 15th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 149th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Harold Grove, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-07-29 | £575,182 |
| 9 Harold Grove, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-05-28 | £808,164 |
| The Croft Glenmore Harold Grove, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £434,000 | 2018-09-28 | £470,294 |
| Apartment 3 Glenmore Harold Grove, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2018-09-18 | £400,942 |
| 8 Harold Grove, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-07-27 | £578,157 |
CO13 9BD 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 CO13 9BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE | 2out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton on the Naze Primary School Standley Road , CO14 8PT | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP | 3out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendring Technology College Rochford Way , CO13 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's School Hadleigh Road , Frinton on Sea CO13 9HQ | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 56 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 119 yd | |
| Fred's Cafe | 38 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 119 yd | |
| British India | 36 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 119 yd | |
| The Hungry Bedouin | 32 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 128 yd | |
| Bird & Bean | 95 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock and Barrel | 28 - 30 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier One | 35 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 231 yd | |
| Pop-Ins | 131 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 235 yd | |
| Youngs Other Plaice | 117A Old Road, Frinton On Sea | 288 yd | |
| Phoenix House Takeaway | 105 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton On Sea | 587 yd | |
| Bird Box | 150 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 100 - 110 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78-80 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frinton Fitness GREENS YARD GREENS YARD ST MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Frinton Fitness (Closed) Holland Road | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Frinton Lawn Tennis And Squash Club HOLLAND ROAD | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Frinton On Sea Cricket Club ASHLYNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.