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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 136 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
136
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
80.99(+161%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.78(+162%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-7%)
Public order
10.62(+104%)
Other theft
7.71(+39%)
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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Bluehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £415,000.

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
Detached28£287,500
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached8£223,998
Terraced10£217,500

10 years median price trend in Bluehouse

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

All postcodes in Bluehouse

CO167EP

Linstead Close

CO168BU

Flatford Drive

CO168EL

Wordsworth Way

CO168EF

St Johns Oak

CO168TH

Holbrook Close

CO167AQ

Langham Drive

CO167ES

Flixton Close

CO168BY

Southwold Way

CO168GF

Powell Close

CO168GJ

Nicholls Way

CO168TL

Hadleigh Road

CO168AT

Salmon Close

CO168DY

St Johns Road

CO167AU

Porter Way

CO167EW

Bretten Close

CO167PQ

Saxmundham Way

CO167EY

Cattermole Close

CO167LF

Risby Close

CO168DU

St Johns Road

CO168AN

Dedham Avenue

CO168YX

Purley Way

CO167AH

Burstall Close

CO167LA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO168BQ

Harpers Way

CO168GD

Cross Road

CO168GE

Cross Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.