Becontree Close is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 4UR 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 Becontree Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 4UL, CO15 4UN, CO15 4UP, CO15 4US, CO15 4UT, CO15 4UZ, CO15 4UU, CO15 4UJ, CO15 4UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO15 4UR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 53.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 31.2% | 41% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 42.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 41.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 19.4% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 17.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 26.1% | 9.3% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becontree Close was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Burrsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Becontree Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Burrsville and the 116th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Becontree Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-22 | £179,442 |
| 8 Becontree Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-26 | £269,720 |
| 18 Becontree Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-11-08 | £165,828 |
| 5 Becontree Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-03-15 | £184,263 |
| 2 Becontree Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-11-22 | £208,021 |
CO15 4UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery St Osyth Road East , Little Clacton CO16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Primary School Constable Avenue , CO16 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 2,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,510 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 | 2,638 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 3,034 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 Boathouse and The Chip Shop | Highfield Grange Holiday Park, London Road | 425 yd | |
| Amazing Activities Ltd | Unit 1, Dudley Court | 718 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 808 yd | |
| Elior UK | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 808 yd | |
| Servest Food Company | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 101 Woodlands Close, Clacton On Sea | 734 yd | |
| Yo! to Go! | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 808 yd | |
| Subway Drive Thru | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 808 yd | |
| Just Spuds | Unit 18, Clacton Factory Shopping Village | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 442 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary Way | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Bakery Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 808 yd | |
| Tesco Deli Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Limits Gym And Personal Training Jessop Close | health and fitness suite | 767 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% |
| Median download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.