Wellesley Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 3PJ is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellesley Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 3PL, CO15 1TS, CO15 1TT, CO15 3PW, CO15 3AQ, CO15 1TR, CO15 1TU, CO15 3PN, CO15 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 3PJ 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 3PJ, 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 Wellesley 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.
Wellesley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-03-17 | £272,904 |
| 46 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,500 | 2007-10-30 | £311,791 |
| 52 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-03-06 | £280,529 |
| 44 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-05-06 | £444,649 |
| 44 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2004-12-08 | £338,631 |
The percentage of student residents living in CO15 3PJ 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 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Primary School Constable Avenue , CO16 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Food | 99 Station Road, Clacton On Sea | 159 yd | |
| Bluebird Tearoom | 114 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 209 yd | |
| The Warwick Arms | 121 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 209 yd | |
| Fusion Bites | 84B Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 209 yd | |
| KWICK SNACK LIMITED | 61 Meredith Road, Clacton On Sea | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Club | 48 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea | 151 yd | |
| Buzz Group Limited (Previously Gala Bingo) | 129 Pier Avenue | 264 yd | |
| Young's Club | 107 Wellesley Road, Clacton On Sea | 375 yd | |
| Amy's | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 399 yd | |
| Clacton Conservative Club | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plaice | 89 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea | 151 yd | |
| Peking Inn | 101 Station Road, Clacton On Sea | 159 yd | |
| Station Kebab | 103 Station Road, Clacton On Sea | 168 yd | |
| Steam | Unit 1, Clacton Railway Station | 179 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112 Pier Avenue, Clacton On Sea | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 162 - 164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 364 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 367 yd | |
| Best Supermarket | 30 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 475 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 509 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 418 yd | |
| United Reformed Church Hall CARNARVON ROAD | 559 yd | |
| Gym Fit Clacton TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE HOLLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| St James Church Hall TOWER ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Alton Park Junior School LEAS ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Clacton Coastal Academy (Town Campus) PATHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.