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About

Bluehouse ward lies in the southeastern part of the Tendring district, primarily encompassing a residential area of Clacton-on-Sea. The layout is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, with local shopping parades serving the community. The area is bounded by roads like St. John's Road and Kennedy Way, creating a defined suburban environment within the larger town.

The ward includes areas of open space and playing fields, providing recreational ground for residents. It is a largely residential part of Clacton, with a demographic mix typical of a coastal town. The local governance focuses on matters of housing, infrastructure, and community services for its inhabitants.

Area overview

On average Bluehouse has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bluehouse is £43,051 per year. There are 2 schools in Bluehouse: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bluehouse is home to around 5,840 people, with a population density of about 2,617.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bluehouse Population
5,840
Population density
2,617.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.71(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.12(+170%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(+15%)
Other theft
9.25(+69%)
Public order
8.56(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,457
93.44%
Other White
95
1.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.77%
Irish
33
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.46%
Total population: 5,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,450
31.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
767
16.49%
Level 3 (A level)
709
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
13.76%
Level 4 qualifications or above
636
13.67%
Total 16+ residents: 4,651

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
908
35.28%
Owns with a mortgage
522
20.28%
Social rents from council
429
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
349
13.56%
Other social rented
314
12.2%
Total households: 2,574

Property prices in Bluehouse

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Bluehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £406,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bluehouse in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bluehouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£220,000
Detached28£280,500
Flats2£132,500
Semi-Detached13£235,000

10 years median price trend in Bluehouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bluehouse.

All postcodes in Bluehouse

CO168DY

St Johns Road

CO168DZ

Little Clacton Road

CO168XN

Mayford Way

CO168XP

Cranleigh Close

CO167EL

Blyford Road

CO168BY

Southwold Way

CO167AR

Porter Way

CO168AT

Salmon Close

CO168GE

Cross Road

CO168XR

Brockham Close

CO168GH

Dresden Square

CO168AH

Flatford Drive

CO168GF

Powell Close

CO168YU

Constable Avenue

CO168BT

Flatford Drive

CO168DR

Woodrows Lane

CO168BW

Legerton Drive

CO167ES

Flixton Close

CO168AL

Dedham Avenue

CO167AW

Mason Road

CO168AY

Weekes Close

CO167HU

Chittock Close

CO168GP

Lewis Road

CO167PD

Saxmundham Way

CO168GQ

Cleave Close

CO167LH

Saxstead Drive

CO168BX

Clare Way

CO168DP

Bockings Grove

CO168GL

Glover Close

CO167EP

Linstead Close

CO169NS

Little Clacton Road

CO168XJ

Ottershaw Way

CO168GR

Addis Road

CO168AN

Dedham Avenue

CO167BA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO168EL

Wordsworth Way

CO168YX

Purley Way

CO167EW

Bretten Close

CO168BQ

Harpers Way

CO167BG

Rush Green Road

CO167LQ

Snape Close

CO168EA

Little Clacton Road

CO168XS

Bisley Close

CO167PE

Writtle Close

CO167LD

Battisford Drive

CO167LJ

Shotley Close

CO168DN

Woodrows Lane

CO168EY

Shelley Road

CO167ER

Burgate Close

CO167EG

Fairclough Avenue

CO168TJ

Nayland Drive

CO167LE

Hawkendon Road

CO168XH

Holmwood Close

CO167PG

Saxmundham Way

CO167PB

Benhall Close

CO168TN

Hadleigh Road

CO168DX

St Johns Road

CO167BQ

Ivy Terrace

CO167LP

Felixstowe Close

CO168TL

Hadleigh Road

CO168XZ

Melton Close

CO167AN

Mason Road

CO167AL

Rush Green Road

CO168GB

Legerton Drive

CO167AG

Langham Drive

CO168AU

Potter Close

CO167BS

Cloes Lane

CO167AH

Burstall Close

CO167PF

Ongar Close

CO167PQ

Saxmundham Way

CO168AS

Grigson Drive

CO167EH

Stonham Avenue

CO168AW

Waterworks Drive

CO167LB

Battisford Drive

CO168DU

St Johns Road

CO168AR

Legerton Drive

CO168BZ

Lavenham Close

CO168YZ

Ashtead Close

CO167EJ

Thorndon Close

CO167AJ

Polstead Way

CO168BU

Flatford Drive

CO168GD

Cross Road

CO168TZ

Nayland Drive

CO168AJ

Flatford Drive

CO167EN

Sudbourne Avenue

CO167LF

Risby Close

CO168AP

Kersey Drive

CO167AB

Rush Green Road

CO167LL

Bawdsey Close

CO167AS

Tanner Close

CO168TP

Cavendish Drive

CO168XL

Ripley Close

CO167AP

Tyler Avenue

CO167LS

Battisford Drive

CO168GJ

Nicholls Way

CO167BB

Woodbridge Grove

CO167LN

Stoke Ash Close

CO168GN

Grier Way

CO168XU

Melton Close

CO168EF

St Johns Oak

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.