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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

CO167AT

Carters Close

CO168TR

Cavendish Drive

CO167BP

Curtis Close

CO168TX

Bluehouse Avenue

CO167PA

Maldon Way

CO167AF

Boxted Avenue

CO168AQ

Cloes Lane

CO167AQ

Langham Drive

CO168TH

Holbrook Close

CO167AZ

Trimley Close

CO168AG

Cloes Lane

CO167AX

Chandlers Close

CO167AE

Boxted Avenue

CO167BJ

St Ives Close

CO168BE

Jaywick Lane

CO168HY

Elm Farm Drive

CO168EB

Little Clacton Road

CO168XT

Mytchett Close

CO168BA

Aldeburgh Close

CO167AU

Porter Way

CO168XW

Warnham Close

CO168BG

Jaywick Lane

CO168AX

Schofield Close

CO167LA

Bluehouse Avenue

CO167EY

Cattermole Close

CO167AY

Farmers Way

Data Sources

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