Old Road is in Frinton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO13 9DG 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 Old Road, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO13 9DD, CO13 9PN, CO13 9DA, CO13 9PW, CO13 9PP, CO13 9BB, CO13 9DB, CO13 9BZ, CO13 9DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO13 9DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 38.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 36.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.6% | 40.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 19.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 12.1% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 20.6% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 92.5% | 90.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 574.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 856.8% higher than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Road has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 8th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Court Old Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-02-13 | £138,197 |
| 2 Winston Court Old Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-31 | £166,328 |
| 9 Winston Court Old Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-08-09 | £161,027 |
| 4 Winston Court Old Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-03-31 | £130,127 |
| 8 Winston Court Old Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2016-03-17 | £135,332 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE | 2out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton on the Naze Primary School Standley Road , CO14 8PT | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP | 3out of 4 | 4,847 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 | 1,520 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 | 240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's School Hadleigh Road , Frinton on Sea CO13 9HQ | - not rated | 634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & T's Cafe Ltd | 19 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 68 yd | |
| Star Of India | 5 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea | 68 yd | |
| Cafe Gloria | 7 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 68 yd | |
| Arnies Bar Ltd | 63 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 70 yd | |
| Barhams | 7 Old Road, Frinton On Sea | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock and Barrel | 28 - 30 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier One | 35 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 68 yd | |
| Pop-Ins | 131 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 295 yd | |
| Youngs Other Plaice | 117A Old Road, Frinton On Sea | 303 yd | |
| Phoenix House Takeaway | 105 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton On Sea | 756 yd | |
| Bird Box | 150 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 78-80 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 220 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 100 - 110 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frinton Fitness (Closed) Holland Road | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Frinton Lawn Tennis And Squash Club HOLLAND ROAD | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Frinton Fitness GREENS YARD GREENS YARD ST MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Frinton Golf Club THE ESPLANADE | golf | 893 yd |
| Frinton On Sea Cricket Club ASHLYNS ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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.