Pier Approach is in Walton On The Naze and in Tendring district. CO14 8DZ is located in the Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pier Approach, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO14 8EX, CO14 8EA, CO14 8EQ, CO14 8EE, CO14 8EB, CO14 8EY, CO14 8EH, CO14 8DR, CO14 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO14 8DZ 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 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 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 41.2% | 43.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 19.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 35.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 27% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.6% | 17.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.8% | 92.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pier Approach was 118.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% higher than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pier Approach has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 97th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hall Pier Approach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Other, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2015-06-10 | £236,292 |
CO14 8DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE | 2out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,661 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 | 1,416 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 | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW | - not rated | 2,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruff Cafe | 29 The Parade, Walton On The Naze | 121 yd | |
| Colonnade Kiosk | Lower Promenade, The Parade | 209 yd | |
| Pearl of Samui Thai Restaurant | 11 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 220 yd | |
| China City | 7 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 220 yd | |
| EastCoast5 | Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Tavern | 30 - 31 The Parade, Walton-on-the-Naze | 209 yd | |
| The Victory | Suffolk Street, Walton On The Naze | 295 yd | |
| Royal Albion | The Royal Albion, The Parade | 345 yd | |
| Queen's Head Hotel | 76 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze | 406 yd | |
| Bath House | Bath House Hotel, Princes Esplanade | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 9 Newgate Street, Walton On The Naze | 153 yd | |
| Quality Food | 24A High Street, Walton On The Naze | 258 yd | |
| Tollgate Fishery | 91 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 336 yd | |
| Naze Fish & Chips | 133 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 463 yd | |
| Fish N Chips | Fish N Chips Takeaway, 129 High Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22 High Street, Walton On The Naze | 232 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 74 High Street, Walton On Naze | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca - Red Triangle PORTOBELLO ROAD | 217 yd | |
| Walton-On-The-Naze Lifestyles PRINCES ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Walton & District Indoor Bowls Club COLUMBINE CENTRE COLUMBINE CENTRE PRINCES ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 890 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.