First Avenue is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 5AJ is located in the Eastcliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO15 6QS, CO15 5AP, CO15 5AN, CO15 5AH, CO15 5AR, CO15 5AB, CO15 5AD, CO15 5AT, CO15 6HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO15 5AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 48.1% | 54.7% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 45.3% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO15 5AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 56.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 35.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 40.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 27.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 21.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97% | 97.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.6% | 94% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 93.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 106th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 First Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-11-26 | £383,705 |
| 39 First Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 1999-08-06 | £490,066 |
| 41 First Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1997-10-31 | £485,160 |
CO15 5AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO15 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG | - not rated | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 2,254 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 | 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Kingscliff Hotel | 55 Kings Parade, Holland On Sea | 721 yd | |
| Clacton Family Centre | 5 Russell Road, Clacton On Sea | 810 yd | |
| Faluso | 76 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea | 908 yd | |
| Park Resorts Boathouse Restaurant | Valley Farm Holiday Park, Valley Road | 927 yd | |
| The Vintage Tea Room | 8 - 12 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Combat Academy | Unit 1A, Hockleys Business Centre | 861 yd | |
| Roaring Donkey | Roaring Donkey PH, 316 Holland Road | 869 yd | |
| Clacton Indoor Bowls Club | Clacton & District Indoor Bowling C, Valley Road | 1,008 yd | |
| The Tavern | Flat at, The Tavern | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colins at The Lighthouse | 122 Holland Road, Clacton On Sea | 388 yd | |
| Holland F C | The Club House, Dulwich Road | 393 yd | |
| Pete's Fish and Grill | 80 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea | 901 yd | |
| Pete's Fish and Grill | 80A Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea | 901 yd | |
| Little Sandwich Co/ D & C Provisions | Valleybridge Road, Clacton On Sea | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea | 1,042 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 53 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastcliffe Recreation Ground Fourth Avenue | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Happy Valley Recreation Ground 3B 3B SLADBURYS LANE | tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Valley Farm Holiday Park VALLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd Valley Road | indoor bowls | 984 yd |
| Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,026 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.