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About

Clacton East is a coastal area within the town of Clacton-on-Sea, characterised by its long shingle and sand beachfront. The central feature is the Clacton Pier, a traditional seaside attraction with amusements and entertainment venues. The immediate seafront is lined with a mix of accommodation, cafes, and arcades catering to visitors. The residential streets inland consist largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments, creating a settled urban neighbourhood.

The area is defined by its direct relationship to the North Sea coastline. Greensward forms a wide, open grass promenade running parallel to the beach, used for walking and leisure. The local economy is oriented towards seasonal tourism, with facilities concentrated along the Marine Parade. A notable local landmark is the Princes Theatre, a prominent arts venue located directly on the seafront, hosting a varied programme of shows and events throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Clacton East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clacton East is £41,217 per year. There are 4 schools in Clacton East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Clacton East is home to around 8,246 people, with a population density of about 3,143.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clacton East Population
8,246
Population density
3,143.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.72(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.52(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+62%)
Public order
8.25(+61%)
Other theft
7.28(+33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,575
91.86%
Other White
178
2.16%
Irish
97
1.18%
Chinese
65
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.73%
Total population: 8,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,907
27.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,296
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,090
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,017
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
876
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,731
45.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
872
23.01%
Owns with a mortgage
793
20.93%
Other social rented
193
5.09%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.51%
Total households: 3,789

Property prices in Clacton East

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Clacton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clacton East 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 Clacton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced9£205,000
Detached34£383,250
Flats31£140,000
Semi-Detached25£242,500

10 years median price trend in Clacton East

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

All postcodes in Clacton East

CO156LF

Ramsden Close

CO156LQ

Wyndham Crescent

CO156DG

Vista Road

CO154FL

Scythe Way

CO156DF

Vista Road

CO156NQ

Holland Road

CO153RY

Windmill Park

CO156BA

St Albans Road

CO153RB

Severn Road

CO155AP

Third Avenue

CO156ND

Holland Road

CO153SN

London Road

CO156AT

Vista Road

CO153QF

Wellesley Road

CO153RR

Berkeley Road

CO155AD

Marine Parade East

CO153PE

Berkeley Road

CO151EW

Oxford Road

CO155AS

Gainsford Avenue

CO159JT

St John's

CO156QS

Abbigail Gardens

CO153RS

Cotswold Road

CO153RN

Old Road

CO156NH

Holland Road

CO153PZ

Oxford Crescent

CO156LU

Carlton Road

CO156DJ

Vista Road

CO155BL

Fourth Avenue

CO153ER

Oxford Road

CO156HQ

Holland Road

CO156EX

Lyon Close

CO156JT

Marine Parade East

CO156JL

Marine Parade East

CO153NR

Old Road

CO153PU

Harrow Road

CO159ZZ

St John's

CO154FF

Eastcliff

CO153RX

Windmill Park

CO154FH

Barley Close

CO159FU

Oxford Road

CO155AY

Deanhill Avenue

CO155WD

Oxford Road

CO154BS

St Johns Road

CO156NS

Clarendon Park

CO156EF

Lyon Close

CO156HB

Holland Road

CO156JZ

Marine Parade East

CO153TY

Regency Lodge

CO153TE

Oxford Road

CO156EP

Skelmersdale Road

CO155AX

Deanhill Avenue

CO156QG

Lancaster Gardens West

CO156DL

Northbourne Road

CO156NN

Shrubland Court

CO156WZ

Oxford Road

CO156HE

Holland Road

CO153SL

Knox Road

CO156DX

Walton Road

CO156HD

Albany Chase

CO153NT

Old Road

CO155BB

Barrington Gardens

CO156JN

Marine Parade East

CO153PQ

Harrow Road

CO156PP

Kennedy Way

CO156LZ

Greenacres

CO156EY

Clay Hall Crescent

CO153PX

Oxford Crescent

CO156HZ

Connaught Close

CO156QL

Lancaster Gardens East

CO169SG

Oxford Road

CO156QW

Albert Gardens

CO156DY

Vista Road

CO153RP

Cotswold Road

CO153SP

Melbourne Road

CO156HL

Albany Gardens West

CO155AZ

Holland Road

CO156LB

Boley Drive

CO153RA

Severn Road

CO155AB

Marine Parade East

CO153SR

London Road

CO156LT

Holland Park

CO156LH

Wyndham Crescent

CO153GQ

Valley Road

CO156EN

Skelmersdale Road

CO156EW

Skelmersdale Road

CO156JS

Marine Parade East

CO156EL

Holland Road

CO156LJ

Holland Park

CO156NT

Clarendon Park

CO156LN

Mountview Road

CO156DU

Walton Road

CO153NP

Old Road

CO153QD

Wellesley Road

CO153TA

Oxford Road

CO156HP

Albany Gardens East

CO156LE

Boley Drive

CO156ES

Avondale Road

CO156HJ

Vermont Close

CO156NP

Merrymount Gardens

CO156JR

Marine Parade East

Data Sources

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