Mill Street is in St Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 8EN is located in the St Osyth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Street, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8EN 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. However, the area surrounding CO16 8EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52.5% | 55.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 44.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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% | 28% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 42.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 20.1% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 22.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.6% | 92.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Street was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the St Osyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Osyth and the 81st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Mill Court Mill Street, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-07-28 | £167,793 |
| 54 Mill Street, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-12-15 | £494,873 |
| Flat 7 Mill Court Mill Street, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-20 | £187,033 |
| Flat 4 Mill Court Mill Street, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-12-11 | £170,733 |
| Flat 8 Mill Court Mill Street, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-11-15 | £130,961 |
CO16 8EN 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 CO16 8EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Frobisher Drive , Jaywick CO15 2QH | 2out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision) Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | 1out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukes Bistro | Dukes Bistro, 9 Clacton Road | 772 yd | |
| THE CROSSROADS SANDWICH BAR | 6 Clacton Road, St Osyth | 805 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 10 Colchester Road | 809 yd | |
| Mikis Fish & Chips | 62 Clacton Road, St Osyth | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Osyth Social Club | Johnson Institute, Church Square | 685 yd | |
| Red Lion | 8 Clacton Road, St. Osyth | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 8 Colchester Road, St Osyth | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Park THE BURY | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| St Osyth C Of E Primary School NORMAN CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,006 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.