Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8RE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO14 8RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.3%	51.5%	-7.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	40.7%	48.5%	7.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 CO14 8RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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	8.3%	13.8%	5.5%	37.9%	-24.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	64.4%	0.4%	44.2%	20.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.6%	8.5%	1.9%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	19%	11.3%	-7.7%	6.1%	5.2%

Health

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 (67.1%) 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	18.2%	29.3%	11.1%	48.4%	-19.1%
Good health	38.7%	37.8%	-0.9%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	28.9%	25.2%	-3.7%	12.7%	12.5%
Bad health	9.5%	5.2%	-4.3%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	4.7%	2.6%	-2.1%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CO14 8RE this area, 37.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.1%	37.7%	-14.4%	18.2%	19.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.6%	10.1%	3.5%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.1%	-2.7%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	8.1%	4.4%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.4%	14.6%	9.2%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	12.8%	15%	2.2%	33.8%	-18.8%
Other	6.6%	4.5%	-2.1%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	99.2%	97.1%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	97.2%	93.3%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	2%	3.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	93%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.5%	76.7%	-5.2%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	24.8%	13.5%	11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.2%	37.2%	-15.0%
Christian	68.1%	46.2%	21.9%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Wade Reach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wade Reach was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Frinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wade Reach has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Frinton and the 141st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO14 8RE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wade Reach are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tendring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO14 8RE

Average Price
£325,279

Semi-Detached
£259,179

Terraced
£280,891

Detached
£334,613

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wade Reach

Average Price
£299,990

Semi-Detached
£277,761

Terraced
£282,554

Detached
£307,478

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wade ReachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-10-16	£306,417
31 Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2024-04-16	£280,636
29 Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-12-14	£202,760
28 Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-03-02	£265,815
57 Wade Reach, Walton On The Naze, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-11-16	£346,496

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO14 8RE

Employment

CO14 8RE 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 CO14 8RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 65% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	161
Full-Time Employee	23
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Human health and social work activities	6
Education	5
Construction	5
Manufacturing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hamford Primary Academy Elm Tree Avenue , CO14 8TE	2out of 4	856 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton on the Naze Primary School Standley Road , CO14 8PT	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ	3out of 4	2,099 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW	3out of 4	2,795 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tendring Technology College Rochford Way , CO13 0AZ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,993 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW	- not rated	2,545 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Walton And Frinton Yacht Club	Walton and Frinton Yacht Club, Mill Lane	810 yd
The LARA Restaurant	35A High Street, Walton On The Naze	905 yd
High Street Cafe	51 High Street, Walton On The Naze	938 yd
Bianca's Coffee House \& Gift Shop	59 High Street, Walton On The Naze	953 yd
Good Taste Cafe	24 High Street, Walton On The Naze	975 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Essex Skipper	Essex Skipper, Rochford Way	1,051 yd
The Victory	Suffolk Street, Walton On The Naze	1,078 yd
Walton Tavern	30 - 31 The Parade, Walton-on-the-Naze	1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
French Fancies Grazing	15 Secret Waters, Walton On The Naze	716 yd
Quality Food	24A High Street, Walton On The Naze	975 yd
Bindy's Breakaway Childrens Charity	19 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton On Sea	1,003 yd
Tollgate Fishery	91 High Street, Walton On The Naze	1,040 yd
Hot Wok	9 Newgate Street, Walton On The Naze	1,059 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	22 High Street, Walton On The Naze	925 yd
Frinton Co-op Supermarket	Fiveways Superstore, Triangle Shopping Centre	980 yd
Iceland Foods	14 - 15 Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton On Sea	988 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hamford Primary Academy ELM TREE AVENUE	grass pitches	934 yd
Ymca - Red Triangle PORTOBELLO ROAD		962 yd
Tendring Technology College (Frinton Campus) ROCHFORD WAY	grass pitches	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.