Woodlands Close is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 4RR is located in the Burrsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodlands Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 4RS, CO15 4SE, CO15 4RW, CO15 4SG, CO15 4RT, CO15 4RX, CO15 4SH, CO15 4SB, CO15 4RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO15 4RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 18.6% | 26.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 45.3% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 26% | 29% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -19.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 28.1% | 22.4% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 4RR this area, 31.6% 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 | 51.6% | 31.6% | -20.0% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 15.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 99.2% | 93.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 93.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Burrsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Burrsville and the 202nd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Woodlands Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,250 | 2012-08-03 | £207,002 |
| 2 Woodlands Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2000-07-24 | £280,465 |
| 6 Woodlands Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1999-11-18 | £266,368 |
| 2 Woodlands Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £47,250 | 1996-08-22 | £260,831 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO15 4RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 2,057 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 3,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle | 193 Burrs Road, Clacton On Sea | 213 yd | |
| Seconds Out Sandwich Bar | 10 Brunel Road, Gorse Lane Industrial Estate | 295 yd | |
| Playpalz Party and Softplay Centre Ltd | 28 Telford Road, Clacton On Sea | 450 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 2B, Clacton Factory Shopping Village | 570 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 2A, Clacton Factory Shopping Village | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Burre | Robert Burre, 183 Burrs Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Chefs | 198 Burrs Road, Clacton On Sea | 271 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 101 Woodlands Close, Clacton On Sea | 398 yd | |
| Clacton Food Hub | 12 Buchanan Units, Stephenson Road | 426 yd | |
| Just Spuds | Unit 18, Clacton Factory Shopping Village | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Studio Fitness Club (Closed) STUDIO GYM STUDIO GYM TELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Charlies Gym (Closed) The Magnolia Centre The Magnolia Centre Telford Road | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Physical Limits Gym And Personal Training Jessop Close | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Great Clacton Church Of England Junior School BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL CRAIGFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.