Hilltop Crescent is in Weeley, Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 9HF is located in the Weeley & Tendring electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilltop Crescent, Weeley, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 9JT, CO16 9JF, CO16 9JY, CO16 9JE, CO16 9JR, CO16 9HZ, CO16 9JU, CO16 9JQ, CO16 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO16 9HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 36.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 20.3% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 19.4% | 8.9% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) 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 | 36.4% | 37.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.5% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 21% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 9HF this area, 30.4% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 30.4% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 16.5% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.2% | 96.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop Crescent was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.0% higher than the Little Clacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilltop Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Little Clacton and the 87th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Hilltop Crescent, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-01-29 | £238,183 |
| Redland Hilltop Crescent, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-03-27 | £243,312 |
| 67 Hilltop Crescent, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2017-03-31 | £96,508 |
| Redland Hilltop Crescent, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-02-05 | £255,543 |
| Redland Hilltop Crescent, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-09-10 | £198,297 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO16 9HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School Old Clacton Road , CO16 9LW | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tendring Primary School School Road , Tendring CO16 0BP | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery High Street , Thorpe-le-Soken CO16 0DY | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery St Osyth Road East , Little Clacton CO16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Essex 274 Harwich Road , Little Clacton CO16 9PY | - not rated | 3,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Cabin Cafe | Cabin Cafe, Homestead Caravan Centre | 454 yd | |
| Willow Park Resource Centre | Clacton Family Trust Ltd, Resource Centre | 622 yd | |
| Lakeside Restaurant | Weeley Bridge Holiday Park, Clacton Road | 720 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Colchester Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy | The Black Boy, Thorpe Road | 172 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weeley Playing Field (Closed) Clacton Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Weeley Playing Field WEELEY PLAYING FIELD WEELEY PLAYING FIELD CLACTON ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Weeley Bridge Swimming Pool Clacton Road | swimming pool | 801 yd |
| St Andrew'S C Of E Primary School CLACTON ROAD | grass pitches | 895 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.