Beach Approach is in St Osyth, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 8SP is located in the St Osyth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beach Approach, St Osyth, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 8SL, CO16 8SW, CO16 8SS, CO16 8SX, CO16 8SJ, CO16 8SR, CO16 8SU, CO16 8ST, CO16 8SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO16 8SP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 34.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 33.2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.6% | 36% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 8SP this area, 30.7% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 30.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 96.1% | 92.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beach Approach was 255.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.7% higher than the St Osyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beach Approach has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Osyth and the 29th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15C Beach Approach, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2023-03-29 | £50,798 |
| 20B Beach Approach, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2020-03-06 | £34,158 |
| Chalet 12B Beach Approach, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2020-01-10 | £40,638 |
| 12A Beach Approach, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2018-10-08 | £41,081 |
| 20A Beach Approach, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2011-03-25 | £39,118 |
CO16 8SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Frobisher Drive , Jaywick CO15 2QH | 2out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Academy Nayland Drive , CO16 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Cloes Lane , CO16 8AG | 3out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Windsor Avenue , CO15 2AH | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Pantry | The Village Inn, Club Parade | 151 yd | |
| Nikkis Cafe | 1 Seaview Parade, Seaview Road | 387 yd | |
| Tudor Bar | 1 Seaview Road, St Osyth | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Club Parade, St Osyth | 151 yd | |
| Village Inn | The Village Inn, Club Parade | 163 yd | |
| Holiday Inn Amusements | Holiday Inn Amusement Arcade, Seaview Road | 387 yd | |
| Sailor Boy Freehouse | Sailor Boy, Beach Road | 408 yd | |
| Seawick Holiday Park | Catering Complex, Seawick Holiday Park | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailor Boy Fish \& Chip Shop | Sailor Boy Fish and Chip Shop, Beach Road | 344 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seawick Holiday Park SEAWICK HOLIDAY VILLAGE SEAWICK HOLIDAY VILLAGE BEACH ROAD | swimming pool | 151 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.