Catherine Close is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 4AY 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 Catherine Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 4LB, CO15 4AX, CO15 4LA, CO15 4AZ, CO15 4LD, CO15 4JD, CO15 4HT, CO15 4AQ, CO15 4XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO15 4AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 34.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 16.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 42.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 18.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 27.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Close was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Burrsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherine Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Burrsville and the 197th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Catherine Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2010-12-14 | £335,718 |
| 2 Catherine Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-05-03 | £265,151 |
| 2 Catherine Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-01-31 | £238,415 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Primary School Constable Avenue , CO16 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 4,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saffron Restaurant | 51 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 441 yd | |
| Thai Vintage Restaurant | 1 - 3 St Johns Road, Clacton On Sea | 442 yd | |
| Frydays Cafe | St Johns Church Hall, St Johns Church | 442 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 30 North Road | 462 yd | |
| Medley's Sandwich & Coffee Bar | 6 The Precinct, North Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton Indoor Bowls Club | Clacton & District Indoor Bowling C, Valley Road | 237 yd | |
| Primal Combat Academy | Unit 1A, Hockleys Business Centre | 467 yd | |
| Plough Clacton Ltd | The Plough, 1 North Road | 504 yd | |
| Robin Hood | 211 London Road, Clacton On Sea | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sandwich Co/ D & C Provisions | Valleybridge Road, Clacton On Sea | 245 yd | |
| Favourite Grill | 57 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 487 yd | |
| Skinners Fish and Chips | 70 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 487 yd | |
| Great Chicken and Pizza House | 55 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 487 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 358 Old Road, Clacton On Sea | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd Valley Road | indoor bowls | 261 yd |
| Great Clacton Church Of England Junior School BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL CRAIGFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Iron Works Gym OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Valley Farm Holiday Park VALLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Old Road Recreation Ground Knox Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 904 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.