Caterham Close is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 8FL is located in the Cann Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caterham Close, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 8FR, CO16 8XF, CO16 8AB, CO16 8FW, CO16 8FS, CO16 8FP, CO16 8FN, CO16 8FT, CO16 8FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO16 8FL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 55.6% | 52.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.8% | 42.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 36.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 44.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 36% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 21.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 18.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 25.5% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caterham Close was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Bluehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caterham Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bluehouse and the 225th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Caterham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-12 | £226,189 |
| 1 Caterham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-03 | £225,961 |
| 1 Caterham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-09-01 | £163,836 |
| 15 Caterham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2021-03-26 | £237,855 |
| 5 Caterham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-05-17 | £230,182 |
CO16 8FL 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall Primary School Constable Avenue , CO16 8DA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Hall Academy Melbourne Road , CO15 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,390 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 | 2,975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 4,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cupcakes | 7 Daniell Close, Clacton On Sea | 158 yd | |
| The Smugglers Cove | Hartley Brook Road, Clacton On Sea | 736 yd | |
| KFC (Brook Retail Park) | KFC, Brook Retail Park | 1,072 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 1,072 yd | |
| Elior UK | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brace Of Pistols | 421 St Johns Road, Clacton On Sea | 655 yd | |
| Robin Hood | 211 London Road, Clacton On Sea | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Inn | 409 St Johns Road, Clacton On Sea | 655 yd | |
| Andy's Plaice | Shop 4, Legerton Drive | 1,012 yd | |
| Yo! to Go! | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 1,072 yd | |
| Subway Drive Thru | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | St Johns Road, Clacton On Sea | 655 yd | |
| Tesco Bakery Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 1,072 yd | |
| Tesco Deli Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall Primary School CONSTABLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Clacton Coastal Academy (Town Campus) PATHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.