Waltham Way is in Frinton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO13 9JQ 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 Waltham Way, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO13 9JH, CO13 9JG, CO13 9JJ, CO13 9JL, CO13 9JE, CO13 9NH, CO13 9NJ, CO13 0BJ, CO13 9PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO13 9JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.4% 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 | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 69.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 28.2% | 30.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 18.9% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 24.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 29% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltham Way was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Waltham Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 88th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Orwell House, 48 Waltham Way, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-28 | £209,741 |
| 2 Orwell House, 48 Waltham Way, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-06-07 | £171,987 |
| 1 Orwell House, 48 Waltham Way, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-12-16 | £177,606 |
| 3 Orwell House, 48 Waltham Way, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-02-04 | £166,313 |
| 4 Orwell House, 48 Waltham Way, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-04-24 | £190,397 |
CO13 9JQ 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 CO13 9JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 70% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Employee | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton on the Naze Primary School Standley Road , CO14 8PT | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's School Hadleigh Road , Frinton on Sea CO13 9HQ | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW | - not rated | 1,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Bistro | Gallery Chambers, 145 Connaught Avenue | 725 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | 3 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton On Sea | 793 yd | |
| Different | Ashlyns House, 83 Fourth Avenue | 796 yd | |
| Greggs | 66 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 812 yd | |
| Bird & Bean | 113 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Essex Skipper | Essex Skipper, Rochford Way | 713 yd | |
| Lock and Barrel | 28 - 30 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix House Takeaway | 105 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton On Sea | 439 yd | |
| Bird Box | 150 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 614 yd | |
| Bindy's Breakaway Childrens Charity | 19 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton On Sea | 739 yd | |
| The Railway Cafe | Frinton Railway Station, Station Approach | 757 yd | |
| Pop-Ins | 131 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 14 - 15 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton On Sea | 759 yd | |
| Frinton Co-op Supermarket | Fiveways Superstore, Triangle Shopping Centre | 793 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 100 - 110 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frinton Fitness GREENS YARD GREENS YARD ST MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Frinton Park Playing Field Bardfield Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Tendring Technology College (Frinton Campus) ROCHFORD WAY | grass pitches | 618 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.