Point Clear Road is in St Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 8LB 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 Point Clear Road, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 8NS, CO16 8LD, CO16 8NT, CO16 8JZ, CO16 8NR, CO16 8NL, CO16 8LE, CO16 8JY, CO16 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO16 8LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 29.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 39.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 16.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) 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 | 29.4% | 30.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 22.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around CO16 8LB this area, 36.9% 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 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 36.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.8% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Point Clear Road was 207.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.6% higher than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Point Clear Road has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 45th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 Point Clear Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-03 | £233,226 |
| 348 Point Clear Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £271,702 |
| 348 Point Clear Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,348 | 2021-02-26 | £189,775 |
| 350 Point Clear Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2019-09-20 | £255,424 |
| 350 Point Clear Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-07-13 | £246,863 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO16 8LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 3,809 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 | 3,137 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Restaurant | 1 Seaview Terrace, St Osyth | 65 yd | |
| Cooks Fish \& Chip Van | Orchards Holiday Village, Colne Way | 838 yd | |
| Box Bar | Orchards Holiday Village, Colne Way | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Holiday Village | Orchards Holiday Village | 838 yd | |
| Show Bar and Papa Johns | Show Bar, Orchards Holiday Village | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Holiday Park POINT CLEAR | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.