Frinton Road is in Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 0HX is located in the Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frinton Road, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 0HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 0HZ, CO16 0HS, CO16 0JB, CO16 0JA, CO16 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO16 0HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.9% | 35.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 40.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.6% | 44.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 23.6% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 19.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 98.9% | 96.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frinton Road was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Little Clacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frinton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Little Clacton and the 241st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Frinton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-10-30 | £369,234 |
| 71 Frinton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-23 | £347,779 |
| 73 Frinton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-03-28 | £325,114 |
| 65 Frinton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-02-20 | £326,165 |
| 61 Frinton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-02-18 | £327,657 |
CO16 0HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery High Street , Thorpe-le-Soken CO16 0DY | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Primary Academy Halstead Road , Kirby Cross CO13 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School Old Clacton Road , CO16 9LW | 2out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery St Osyth Road East , Little Clacton CO16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Fifth Avenue , CO13 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifehouse | Frinton Road, Thorpe Le Soken | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Sports and Social Club | Thorpe Sports & Social Club, Station Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifehouse FRINTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Lady Nelson Playing Field Frinton Road | grass pitches | 941 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.