Stratford Road, Holland-on-sea, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 5DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO15 5DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.9%	0.9%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49%	48.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 5DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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	16.7%	15.1%	-1.6%	37.9%	-22.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	60.9%	-0.7%	44.2%	16.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.1%	8.9%	3.8%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	14.4%	12.4%	-2.0%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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 (61%) 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	29.3%	29.5%	0.2%	48.4%	-18.9%
Good health	37.7%	31.5%	-6.2%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	23%	27%	4.0%	12.7%	14.3%
Bad health	8.4%	10%	1.6%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 5DY this area, 32.3% 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 10.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.7%	32.3%	-21.4%	18.2%	14.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	18.1%	4.2%	9.6%	8.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	14.2%	3.1%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	10.6%	7.4%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	9.7%	1.8%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	6%	10.2%	4.2%	33.8%	-23.6%
Other	4.2%	4.9%	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	98.3%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	97.1%	96.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Stratford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Eastcliff average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stratford Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Eastcliff and the 51st lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO15 5DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stratford Road are based on 79 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tendring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stratford Road, Holland-on-sea, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 5DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO15 5DY

Average Price
£304,800

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,800

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stratford Road

Average Price
£290,526

Semi-Detached
£262,743

Terraced
£168,693

Detached
£306,433

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stratford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Stratford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2018-10-19	£237,216
50 Stratford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-08-23	£332,380
52 Stratford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-08-10	£250,743
37 Stratford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£217,500	2017-01-24	£274,394
50 Stratford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2015-09-28	£310,371

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO15 5DY

Employment

CO15 5DY 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 5DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	35
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	10
Manufacturing	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP	3out of 4	688 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	3out of 4	1,392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	- not rated	1,392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	- not rated	1,423 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR	3out of 4	1,911 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ	3out of 4	2,295 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ	- not rated	2,295 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lift Clacton Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL	3out of 4	3,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colbayns High School Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL	- not rated	3,472 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishops Park College Jaywick Lane , CO16 8BE	- not rated	5,313 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shorefields School Ogilvie House , 114 Holland Road CO15 6HF	4out of 4	1,640 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogilvie School 114 Holland Road , CO15 6HG	- not rated	1,640 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Essex Fresh Start 1 Wellesley Road , CO15 3PP	- not rated	3,334 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minerva Independent School Minerva House , 18 Cottage Grove CO16 8DH	- not rated	3,968 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Leas School Leas Road , CO15 1DY	- not rated	4,058 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Fillet	110 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea	376 yd
Mayflower	76 York Road, Holland On Sea	454 yd
Granma Lilley's Tearoom	34 - 36 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea	565 yd
The Vintage Tea Room	8 - 12 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea	565 yd
Faluso	76 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	681 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oakwood Inn	Oakwood Inn, Frinton Road	450 yd
The Tavern	Flat at, The Tavern	545 yd
Roaring Donkey	Roaring Donkey PH, 316 Holland Road	701 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pete's Fish and Grill	80 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea		691 yd
Pete's Fish and Grill	80A Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea		691 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op	53 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea		545 yd
Tesco	87 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea		545 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Happy Valley Recreation Ground 3B 3B SLADBURYS LANE	tennis courts	883 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.44 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.