The Parade is in Walton On The Naze and in Tendring district. CO14 8AP is located in the Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parade, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO14 8AN, CO14 8DU, CO14 8AW, CO14 8DT, CO14 8AR, CO14 8DX, CO14 8DS, CO14 8AL, CO14 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO14 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.3% | 49.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO14 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 42.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 26.1% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 18.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.5% | 34.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 22.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 89.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 90.6% | 91.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 279.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 365.2% higher than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Parade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 26th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 The Dorlings The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-24 | £219,745 |
| Flat 2 37 The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-02-16 | £170,279 |
| Flat 6 35 The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2022-09-30 | £57,956 |
| Flat 3 37 The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-01-21 | £98,712 |
| Flat 3 The Dorlings The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-10 | £205,357 |
CO14 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton on the Naze Primary School Standley Road , CO14 8PT | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 1,582 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 | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW | - not rated | 2,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonnade Kiosk | Lower Promenade, The Parade | 9 yd | |
| Pearl of Samui Thai Restaurant | 11 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 47 yd | |
| China City | 7 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 47 yd | |
| Bar B Q House | 2 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 54 yd | |
| EastCoast5 | Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Tavern | 30 - 31 The Parade, Walton-on-the-Naze | 9 yd | |
| The Victory | Suffolk Street, Walton On The Naze | 83 yd | |
| Royal Albion | The Royal Albion, The Parade | 128 yd | |
| Queen's Head Hotel | 76 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze | 188 yd | |
| Bath House | Bath House Hotel, Princes Esplanade | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 9 Newgate Street, Walton On The Naze | 71 yd | |
| Quality Food | 24A High Street, Walton On The Naze | 125 yd | |
| Tollgate Fishery | 91 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 138 yd | |
| Naze Fish & Chips | 133 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 245 yd | |
| Fish N Chips | Fish N Chips Takeaway, 129 High Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 74 High Street, Walton On Naze | 135 yd | |
| Tesco | 22 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca - Red Triangle PORTOBELLO ROAD | 133 yd | |
| Walton-On-The-Naze Lifestyles PRINCES ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Walton & District Indoor Bowls Club COLUMBINE CENTRE COLUMBINE CENTRE PRINCES ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 673 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.