London Road is in Clacton-On-Sea and in Tendring district. CO16 9QS is located in the Burrsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clacton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO16 9QL, CO16 9QF, CO15 4UQ, CO15 4TP, CO15 4UX, CO16 9QT, CO16 9QX, CO15 4RG, CO15 4UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO16 9QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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% | 53.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45% | 46.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 30.5% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 44.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 9.4% | -10.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 27.6% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 96.2% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 886.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 721.9% higher than the Burrsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Burrsville and the 2nd highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 394.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-03-26 | £267,836 |
| 254 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-12-05 | £285,935 |
| Sunset London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £82,995 | 2001-02-02 | £257,035 |
| 254 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £95,000 | 2000-11-17 | £333,034 |
| 256 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £95,000 | 2000-10-18 | £361,776 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Clacton Junior School Craigfield Avenue , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | - not rated | 817 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Infant Academy Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrsville Community Infant School Craigfield Avenue , CO15 4HR | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School Craigfield Avenue , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Clacton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Craigfield , Great Clacton CO15 4HR | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Clacton Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colbayns High School Pathfields Road , CO15 3JL | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clacton County High School Walton Road , CO15 6DZ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Park College Jaywick Lane , CO16 8BE | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Independent School Minerva House , 18 Cottage Grove CO16 8DH | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorefields School Ogilvie House , 114 Holland Road CO15 6HF | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogilvie School 114 Holland Road , CO15 6HG | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Essex Fresh Start 1 Wellesley Road , CO15 3PP | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leas School Leas Road , CO15 1DY | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse and The Chip Shop | Highfield Grange Holiday Park, London Road | 210 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Brook Retail Park, London Road | 352 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 378 yd | |
| Elior UK | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 378 yd | |
| Servest Food Company | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | 211 London Road, Clacton On Sea | 622 yd | |
| Plough Clacton Ltd | The Plough, 1 North Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! to Go! | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 378 yd | |
| Subway Drive Thru | Brook Retail Park, Clacton On Sea | 378 yd | |
| Favourite Grill | 57 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 788 yd | |
| Skinners Fish and Chips | 70 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 788 yd | |
| Great Chicken and Pizza House | 55 Ravensdale, Clacton On Sea | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 242 yd | |
| Tesco Bakery Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 378 yd | |
| Tesco Deli Counter | Tesco Supermarket, Brook Retail Park | 378 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary Way | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Clacton Church Of England Junior School BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BURRSVILLE COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL CRAIGFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.