Cattermole Close is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 7EY is located in the Bluehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cattermole Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 7EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 7BJ, CO16 7BQ, CO16 7HU, CO16 7BL, CO16 7BH, CO16 7AT, CO15 2BJ, CO15 2BL, CO15 2BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO16 7EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO16 7EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 44.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 34.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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%) 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 | 45.5% | 30.6% | -14.9% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 18.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 CO16 7EY 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 28.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 18.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 98.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 98.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.1% | 13.5% | 23.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cattermole Close was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Bluehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cattermole Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bluehouse and the 143rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cattermole Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2019-10-17 | £244,020 |
| 18 Cattermole Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-04-23 | £209,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Frobisher Drive , Jaywick CO15 2QH | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Park Junior School Leas Road , CO15 1DL | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton Coastal Academy Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 2out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambition Cafe | Tendring Education Centre, Jaywick Lane | 580 yd | |
| Full Throttle Cafe | 147 St Osyth Road, Clacton On Sea | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wick Lodge Bar and Resturant | Wick Lodge, 145 Jaywick Lane | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Kebab House | 83 Coopers Lane, Clacton On Sea | 536 yd | |
| Yi Hua | 81 Coopers Lane, Clacton On Sea | 536 yd | |
| Gary's Fish and Chips | 85 Coopers Lane, Clacton On Sea | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, St Osyth Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fc Clacton RUSH GREEN SPORTS CENTRE RUSH GREEN SPORTS CENTRE RUSH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Rush Green Recreation Ground Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Tendring Education Centre Jaywick Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Millers Barn Golf Park JAYWICK LANE | golf | 1,085 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.