Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 6NP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO15 6NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	50.3%	1.7%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.4%	49.7%	-1.7%	49.0%	0.7%

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 6NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	20.2%	20.3%	0.1%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	54.7%	-8.1%	44.2%	10.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.2%	7.4%	1.2%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	9.3%	16%	6.7%	6.1%	9.9%

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	31.9%	37.2%	5.3%	48.4%	-11.2%
Good health	41.7%	40%	-1.7%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	19.2%	17.2%	-2.0%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	6.2%	3.8%	-2.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	1.2%	0.5%

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 6NP this area, 28.5% 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 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36%	28.5%	-7.5%	18.2%	10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	12.9%	-3.0%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	14.8%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	10.2%	2.1%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	12.1%	3.2%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	18.4%	7.9%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	4.7%	3.1%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
White	99.3%	97.9%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	98.2%	94.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.4%	4.5%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	94.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Merrymount Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrymount Gardens was 121.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Coppins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merrymount Gardens has the 31st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Coppins and the 93rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

🔎 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 6NP, 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 Merrymount Gardens are based on 12 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 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 6NP

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO15 6NP

Average Price
£371,385

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£371,385

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merrymount Gardens

Average Price
£376,304

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£376,304

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merrymount GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£323,000	2020-10-16	£381,085
5 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2013-07-16	£346,913
1 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2008-04-03	£413,026
8 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2004-04-02	£375,073
2 Merrymount Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2002-05-15	£418,760

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO15 6NP

Employment

CO15 6NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	19
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	23
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holland Park Primary School Holland Road , CO15 6NG	- not rated	215 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	1,088 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Haven Primary School Primrose Road , Holland-on-Sea CO15 5PP	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP	3out of 4	1,941 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL	2out of 4	2,322 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	542 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY	- not rated	4,946 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	459 yd
Faluso	76 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	600 yd
The Vintage Tea Room	8 - 12 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea	717 yd
Granma Lilley's Tearoom	34 - 36 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea	717 yd
The Legacy Kingscliff Hotel	55 Kings Parade, Holland On Sea	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roaring Donkey	Roaring Donkey PH, 316 Holland Road	488 yd
Primal Combat Academy	Unit 1A, Hockleys Business Centre	544 yd
The Tavern	Flat at, The Tavern	698 yd
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club	Clacton & District Indoor Bowling C, Valley Road	829 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Colins at The Lighthouse	122 Holland Road, Clacton On Sea	244 yd
Holland F C	The Club House, Dulwich Road	475 yd
Pete's Fish and Grill	80 Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	603 yd
Pete's Fish and Grill	80A Kings Avenue, Holland On Sea	603 yd
Little Sandwich Co/ D & C Provisions	Valleybridge Road, Clacton On Sea	777 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	87 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea		698 yd
East of England Co-op	53 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea		698 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Happy Valley Recreation Ground 3B 3B SLADBURYS LANE	tennis courts	263 yd
Valley Farm Holiday Park VALLEY ROAD	swimming pool	326 yd
Eastcliffe Recreation Ground Fourth Avenue	grass pitches	549 yd
Clacton & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd Valley Road	indoor bowls	808 yd
Vista Road Recreation Ground Vista Road	grass pitches	993 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	51.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.19 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.19 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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