Wash Lane is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 1DA is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wash Lane, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 1EJ, CO15 1LN, CO15 1LE, CO15 1BT, CO15 1LB, CO15 1ER, CO15 1JS, CO15 1DB, CO15 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO15 1DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 54.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 42% | 45.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 23.9% | 32.7% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 25.3% | 15.8% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.5%) 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 | 25.4% | 27.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -20.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 26.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 5.8% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around CO15 1DA this area, 32.5% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 32.5% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 93.8% | 96.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 96.2% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wash Lane was 839.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 709.2% higher than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wash Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 3rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 585.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-02-09 | £347,645 |
| Flat 8 St James Court, 40 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-02-25 | £173,684 |
| Flat 1 St James Court, 40 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2020-01-07 | £200,368 |
| Flat 3 St James Court, 40 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-01-25 | £170,588 |
| Flat 8 St James Court, 40 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-01-29 | £165,230 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO15 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorefields School Ogilvie House , 114 Holland Road CO15 6HF | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 123 yd | |
| NHSPS | Clacton and District Hospital, Tower Road | 159 yd | |
| Costa | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 281 yd | |
| Reubys Saltbeef Bar | 21 West Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 302 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 37 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 123 yd | |
| Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar | Clacton Police Station, 8 Beatrice Road | 283 yd | |
| Tom Peppers and Wahoo | 2 Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 444 yd | |
| Boardwalk Bar and Grill | The Boardwalk Bar, The Pier | 554 yd | |
| Moon And Starfish | The Moon and Starfish, 1 Marine Parade East | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John | 45 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea | 341 yd | |
| Efes Doner | Unit 1, Jackson House | 341 yd | |
| Gaiety Amusments | 6 - 16 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 470 yd | |
| The Spice House | 7 Pallister Road, Clacton On Sea | 507 yd | |
| Crispins Sandwich Bar Ltd | 59 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 281 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 281 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 519 yd | |
| Best Supermarket | 30 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 602 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 162 - 164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall TOWER ROAD | 65 yd | |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 744 yd | |
| United Reformed Church Hall CARNARVON ROAD | 835 yd | |
| Gym Fit Clacton TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE HOLLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.