Willow Way is in Jaywick, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 2HB is located in the West Clacton & Jaywick Sands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Way, Jaywick, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 2EY, CO15 2ET, CO15 2EZ, CO15 2EP, CO15 2EX, CO15 2HA, CO15 2HD, CO15 2HF, CO15 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 2HB 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 | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 33% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 19% | 15% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 7.8% | -4.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.4%) 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 | 32.7% | 26.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -22.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 34% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 28.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2HB this area, 38.8% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 38.8% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.3% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 89.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 89.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Way was 436.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.7% higher than the St Osyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Osyth and the 11th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 281.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Willow Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-14 | £153,712 |
| 16 Willow Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-06-21 | £162,553 |
| 18 Willow Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-10 | £143,918 |
| 3 Willow Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-14 | £143,609 |
| 24 Willow Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-07-28 | £141,358 |
CO15 2HB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO15 2HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Frobisher Drive , Jaywick CO15 2QH | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,243 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 | 4,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Never Say Die | 1 Sea Glebe Way, Jaywick | 159 yd | |
| Eldorado Club & Amusements | The Eldorado, 23 - 27 Broadway | 191 yd | |
| Golden Grill & Cafe | 2 Broadway, Jaywick | 284 yd | |
| Inclusion Ventures | The Base -12 Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Jays | 1 Marlowe Road, Jaywick | 882 yd | |
| Jaywick Community Resource Centre | Brooklands, Jaywick | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Yau | 18 Broadway, Jaywick | 193 yd | |
| Choices | 20 Broadway, Jaywick | 193 yd | |
| Spice Cottage | 11A Broadway, Jaywick | 242 yd | |
| Gourmet Garden | 2 Tudor Parade, Jaywick | 924 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 1 Tudor Parade, Jaywick | 930 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.