Colchester Road is in St Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 8HN 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 Colchester Road, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8HN 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 8HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 CO16 8HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 19.5% | 19.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 58.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 42.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 24.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.3% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 23% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the St Osyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Osyth and the 181st 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 been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Gate Bungalow Colchester Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-08-09 | £462,630 |
| Martins Gate Bungalow Colchester Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-03-04 | £287,860 |
| 2 Martins Gate Cottage Colchester Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £157,500 | 2007-02-26 | £256,037 |
| 1 Martins Gate Cottage Colchester Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2006-07-14 | £181,154 |
| 1 Martins Gate Cottage Colchester Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-07-11 | £201,275 |
CO16 8HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CO16 8HN 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 8HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 4,742 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 | 3,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Tavern | Oaklands Holiday Village, Colchester Road | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Creek (Formally The Flag Inn) | Flag Hill, Great Bentley | 763 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.