Sluice Cottages is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO15 5TZ is located in the St Bartholomew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sluice Cottages, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 5TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO15 5TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 17% | 19.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 50.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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 (67.6%) 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 | 24.9% | 29.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -18.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 26.9% | 21.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5TZ this area, 36.4% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 36.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.4% | 93.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sluice Cottages was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Eastcliff average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sluice Cottages has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Eastcliff and the 54th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sluice Cottages Manor Way, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-29 | £359,627 |
| 1 Sluice Cottages, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-12-04 | £284,052 |
CO15 5TZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5TZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 3,915 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 | 3,972 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 | 4,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tendring Technology College Rochford Way , CO13 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Tendring Frinton Free Church , 2-4 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's School Hadleigh Road , Frinton on Sea CO13 9HQ | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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.