Wellesley Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 3QD is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellesley Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 3QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 3QA, CO15 3QJ, CO15 3PU, CO15 3QH, CO15 3TB, CO15 3QE, CO15 3PT, CO15 3QR, CO15 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 3QD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 22.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 40.3% | 34.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3QD this area, 31.2% 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 31.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.8% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 86.9% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 92.8% | 86.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 85.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellesley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coppins average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 142 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-11-09 | £34,219 |
| Flat 1 138 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-02 | £127,905 |
| 149 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-02 | £232,454 |
| Flat 1 142 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-05-24 | £78,298 |
| 151 Wellesley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-23 | £247,179 |
CO15 3QD area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 750 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 | 1,450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley's Fish Bar | 54 Cambridge Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 193 yd | |
| Eat One 8 One | 181 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 406 yd | |
| Coffee and Comics | 153 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 421 yd | |
| Burger Kitchen | Alfresco Cafe, The Pavillion | 422 yd | |
| CAFE 128 LIMITED | 128 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young's Club | 107 Wellesley Road, Clacton On Sea | 154 yd | |
| Comrades Sports and Social Club | 205 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 258 yd | |
| Railway Club | 48 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea | 378 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms, 189 Old Road | 390 yd | |
| Amy's | 141 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of India Takeaway | 182 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 290 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 89 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea | 378 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 168 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 383 yd | |
| Steam | Unit 1, Clacton Railway Station | 399 yd | |
| Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway | 289 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 162 - 164 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea | 383 yd | |
| All Grace African Market | 62 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 866 yd | |
| Best Supermarket | 30 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea | 936 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd, Waterglade Retail Park | 1,002 yd | |
| Morrisons | Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Old Road Recreation Ground Knox Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Brotherhood Institute THE BROTHERHOOD HALL THE BROTHERHOOD HALL ST. OSYTH ROAD | 689 yd | |
| Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Gym Fit Clacton TELEPHONE EXCHANGE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE HOLLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Iron Works Gym OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| United Reformed Church Hall CARNARVON ROAD | 913 yd | |
| Clacton Coastal Academy (Town Campus) PATHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd Valley Road | indoor bowls | 1,005 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.