Old Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 3BA 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 Old Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 3AZ, CO15 3AT, CO15 3AP, CO15 3AH, CO15 3AY, CO15 3BD, CO15 3DA, CO15 3AU, CO15 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 3BA 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 | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 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 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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 | 43.3% | 65.7% | 22.4% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 18.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 10.1% | -10.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 40% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 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.
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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 25% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 19.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 9.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 22.2% | 8.4% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.2% | 92.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 91.1% | 91.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 92.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 286.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.0% higher than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 22nd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144B Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2004-04-08 | £76,923 |
The percentage of student residents living in CO15 3BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Other | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,518 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 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 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 | 1,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAFE 128 LIMITED | 128 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 68 yd | |
| Coffee and Comics | 153 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 97 yd | |
| Eat One 8 One | 181 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 121 yd | |
| KWICK SNACK LIMITED | 61 Meredith Road, Clacton On Sea | 133 yd | |
| Sun Tong Co15 Ltd | 79 - 81 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 121 yd | |
| Clacton Conservative Club | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 121 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms, 189 Old Road | 193 yd | |
| Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) | 129 Pier Avenue | 300 yd | |
| Railway Club | 48 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rice | 136 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 33 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 131 - 133 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 52 yd | |
| The British Raj | 126 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 74 yd | |
| Go Greek | 124 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 82 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 168 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 162 - 164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 106 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 596 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, St Osyth Road | 610 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Clacton Coastal Academy (Town Campus) PATHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Gym Fit Clacton TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE HOLLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| United Reformed Church Hall CARNARVON ROAD | 860 yd | |
| St James Church Hall TOWER ROAD | 910 yd | |
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 940 yd |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Old Road Recreation Ground Knox Road | grass pitches | 995 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.