Nelson Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 1LU 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 Nelson Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 1LR, CO15 1NA, CO15 1LX, CO15 1LT, CO15 1GA, CO15 1NB, CO15 1LZ, CO15 1LW, CO15 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO15 1LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 51.8% | 54.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 45.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 29.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 31.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 15.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 17.7% | 21% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
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 (65.8%) 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 | 38.3% | 27.9% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 37.9% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 21% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 26.9% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 21.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 89% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 141st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Nelson Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-10 | £326,718 |
| 3 Nelson Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-11-21 | £179,894 |
| 2A Nelson Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £355,000 | 2022-03-04 | £366,166 |
| 6A Nelson Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2021-11-29 | £366,587 |
| 4 Nelson Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2021-11-12 | £366,587 |
CO15 1LU 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 CO15 1LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,046 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 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 | 2,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosk 3 | Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 235 yd | |
| The Terrace | Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 235 yd | |
| NHSPS | Clacton and District Hospital, Tower Road | 236 yd | |
| Greensward Cafe | Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea | 327 yd | |
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton On Sea Bowling Club | Clacton Bowling Club, Collingwood Road | 327 yd | |
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 339 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Clacton On Sea Toby Carvery, Marine Parade West | 520 yd | |
| Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar | Clacton Police Station, 8 Beatrice Road | 595 yd | |
| Tom Peppers and Wahoo | 2 Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 5 | Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 235 yd | |
| Papa John | 45 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea | 662 yd | |
| Efes Doner | Unit 1, Jackson House | 662 yd | |
| Gaiety Amusments | 6 - 16 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 705 yd | |
| The Spice House | 7 Pallister Road, Clacton On Sea | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 604 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 604 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 822 yd | |
| Best Supermarket | 30 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall TOWER ROAD | 320 yd | |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Clacton-On-Sea Golf Club Ltd WEST ROAD | golf | 965 yd |
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 1,050 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 | 69.0% |
| 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.