Old Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 3AX is located in the Coppins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 3LR, CO15 3LZ, CO15 3AU, CO15 3QS, CO15 3AY, CO15 3DE, CO15 3HP, CO15 3NB, CO15 3DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 3AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.9% | 49.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO15 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 49.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 24.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 17.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.6% | 42.2% | 15.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.3% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 17% | -9.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3AX this area, 31.5% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 31.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 91.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 88.1% | 89.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 237th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Arms, 189 Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2007-04-02 | £94,784 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Primary School Constable Avenue , CO16 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,330 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 | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 1,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat One 8 One | 181 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 107 yd | |
| Coffee and Comics | 153 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 131 yd | |
| Marley's Fish Bar | 54 Cambridge Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 164 yd | |
| CAFE 128 LIMITED | 128 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 290 yd | |
| KWICK SNACK LIMITED | 61 Meredith Road, Clacton On Sea | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms, 189 Old Road | 59 yd | |
| Amy's | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 107 yd | |
| Clacton Conservative Club | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 107 yd | |
| Comrades Sports and Social Club | 205 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 191 yd | |
| Young's Club | 107 Wellesley Road, Clacton On Sea | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of India Takeaway | 182 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 48 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza | 159 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 107 yd | |
| Super Wok | 177 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 107 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 168 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 116 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 131 - 133 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 162 - 164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 116 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, St Osyth Road | 677 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 817 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 817 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 408 yd | |
| Clacton Coastal Academy (Town Campus) PATHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Old Road Recreation Ground Knox Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Gym Fit Clacton TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE HOLLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Iron Works Gym OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| United Reformed Church Hall CARNARVON ROAD | 997 yd | |
| Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.