Valley Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 6LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO15 6LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	54.8%	52.6%	-2.2%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	45.2%	47.4%	2.2%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

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	30.9%	37.8%	6.9%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	39%	35.6%	-3.4%	44.2%	-8.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	4.9%	3.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	10.8%	14%	3.2%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	14.3%	8.1%	-6.2%	6.1%	2.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.5%	46%	3.5%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	37%	37.1%	0.1%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	14.4%	10.3%	-4.1%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	5.1%	5.1%	0.0%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

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 16.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.7%	23.2%	-5.5%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	15%	-3.8%	9.6%	5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	19.5%	0.2%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	19.1%	8.8%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	16.8%	1.6%	33.8%	-17.0%
Other	5.4%	2.7%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	97.5%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.3%	97.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1%	1.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.4%	0.1%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 181.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% higher than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Valley Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coppins and the 58th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO15 6LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Valley Road are based on 119 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Braintree.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Valley Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 6LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO15 6LX

Average Price
£349,168

Semi-Detached
£341,993

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,662

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Road

Average Price
£420,557

Semi-Detached
£311,512

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,909

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,770,411

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
162 Valley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£317,500	2025-10-03	£303,865
130 Valley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-05-24	£399,569
168 Valley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-01-27	£411,840
158 Valley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-10-14	£348,560
160 Valley Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2021-09-17	£432,908

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO15 6LX

Employment

CO15 6LX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	16
Construction	13
Other	9
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	3out of 4	264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	- not rated	264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	- not rated	285 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School Craigfield Avenue , Great Clacton CO15 4HR	3out of 4	887 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR	- not rated	887 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	927 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ	- not rated	927 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lift Clacton Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL	3out of 4	2,094 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colbayns High School Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL	- not rated	2,094 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishops Park College Jaywick Lane , CO16 8BE	- not rated	3,912 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	554 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogilvie School 114 Holland Road , CO15 6HG	- not rated	554 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Essex Fresh Start 1 Wellesley Road , CO15 3PP	- not rated	1,967 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Leas School Leas Road , CO15 1DY	- not rated	2,669 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minerva Independent School Minerva House , 18 Cottage Grove CO16 8DH	- not rated	2,712 yd	Other independent 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
Park Resorts Boathouse Restaurant	Valley Farm Holiday Park, Valley Road	257 yd
Asda Cafe	Fiveways Supermarket, Oxford Road	839 yd
Faluso	76 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	960 yd
The Vintage Tea Room	8 - 12 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea	1,067 yd
Granma Lilley's Tearoom	34 - 36 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea	1,067 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Primal Combat Academy	Unit 1A, Hockleys Business Centre	176 yd
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club	Clacton & District Indoor Bowling C, Valley Road	458 yd
Roaring Donkey	Roaring Donkey PH, 316 Holland Road	836 yd
The Tavern	Flat at, The Tavern	1,042 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Colins at The Lighthouse	122 Holland Road, Clacton On Sea	335 yd
Little Sandwich Co/ D & C Provisions	Valleybridge Road, Clacton On Sea	403 yd
Holland F C	The Club House, Dulwich Road	800 yd
Pete's Fish and Grill	80 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	965 yd
Pete's Fish and Grill	80A Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	965 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

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

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Valley Farm Holiday Park VALLEY ROAD	swimming pool	205 yd
Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd Valley Road	indoor bowls	439 yd
Happy Valley Recreation Ground 3B 3B SLADBURYS LANE	tennis courts	545 yd
Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road	grass pitches	672 yd
Eastcliffe Recreation Ground Fourth Avenue	grass pitches	803 yd
Great Clacton Church Of England Junior School BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL CRAIGFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	887 yd
Clacton Leisure Centre VISTA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	895 yd
Clacton County High School WALTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	953 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	50.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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