Wash Lane is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 1UN 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 1UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 1HY, CO15 1AH, CO15 1UL, CO15 1WE, CO15 1BH, CO15 1UW, CO15 1ND, CO15 1BN, CO15 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 1UN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46% | 50% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 31.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 39.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 14.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 35.3% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 27% | 21.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 1UN this area, 32.3% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 32.3% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 14.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 98.1% | 91.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wash Lane was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wash Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 221st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-05-13 | £530,000 |
| 11B Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-11-14 | £155,448 |
| 17 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2013-03-19 | £841,695 |
| 11B Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-11-30 | £154,560 |
| 15 Wash Lane, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2007-09-19 | £442,412 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO15 1UN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Frobisher Drive , Jaywick CO15 2QH | 2out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,068 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,174 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 | 2,812 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 | 141 yd | |
| The Terrace | Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 141 yd | |
| Greensward Cafe | Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea | 147 yd | |
| NHSPS | Clacton and District Hospital, Tower Road | 525 yd | |
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton On Sea Bowling Club | Clacton Bowling Club, Collingwood Road | 147 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Clacton On Sea Toby Carvery, Marine Parade West | 257 yd | |
| Westcliff Theatre | West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road | 627 yd | |
| Tendring Division Sport Club Police Bar | Clacton Police Station, 8 Beatrice Road | 876 yd | |
| Tom Peppers and Wahoo | 2 Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Beach Cafe \& Bar, Kiosk 5 | Marine Parade West, Clacton On Sea | 141 yd | |
| Papa John | 45 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea | 939 yd | |
| Efes Doner | Unit 1, Jackson House | 939 yd | |
| Gaiety Amusments | 6 - 16 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 994 yd | |
| The Spice House | 7 Pallister Road, Clacton On Sea | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 845 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall TOWER ROAD | 600 yd | |
| Clacton-On-Sea Golf Club Ltd WEST ROAD | golf | 683 yd |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 845 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.