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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

CO156BJ

Victoria Road

CO154FE

Millet Way

CO156EA

Walton Road

CO156HH

Southcliff Park

CO156DZ

Walton Road

CO159BA

Oxford Road

CO159GA

Oxford Road

CO156ER

Avondale Road

CO156RB

Archery Fields

CO156PG

Reckitts Close

CO156HT

Southcliff Park

CO153SB

Old Road

CO156LA

Boley Drive

CO156BH

Victoria Road

CO154DZ

Highview Close

CO156HR

Connaught Gardens West

CO153SD

Old Road

CO155BH

Collindale Gardens

CO156JE

Connaught Gardens East

CO155WZ

Oxford Road

CO154AH

Valley Road

CO155BA

Deanhill Avenue

CO156AU

St Pauls Road

CO156HY

Connaught Gardens East

CO156NA

Valley Road

CO156LX

Valley Road

CO156LS

Holland Park

CO156AS

Church Road

CO156DN

Vista Road

CO153RZ

Windmill Park

CO153NU

Old Road

CO156DQ

Vista Road

CO156HA

Holland Road

CO156LL

Holland Park

CO153PF

Berkeley Road

CO153SH

Knox Road

CO153PG

East Haven

CO153TB

Oxford Road

CO156HX

Connaught Gardens West

CO156NL

Holland Road

CO159JU

St John's

CO168AZ

Jaywick Lane

CO154BT

St Johns Road

CO153PA

Thornbury Road

CO159JS

St John's

CO154BX

Ramplings Avenue

CO155AG

Marine Parade East

CO156LD

Boley Drive

CO153NS

Old Road

CO156BE

Russell Road

CO153EP

Windmill Park

CO155AR

Eastcliff Avenue

CO156NG

Holland Road

CO156JP

Marine Parade East

CO156BB

Skelmersdale Road

CO153NX

Tewkesbury Road

CO153TD

Oxford Road

CO159HN

Oxford Road

CO155BJ

Gainsford Gardens

CO153NY

Tewkesbury Road

CO156HN

Albany Gardens West

CO154FB

Maris Otter Lane

CO153FG

Old Valley Mews

CO156JB

Connaught Gardens East

CO155BD

Marina Gardens

CO156RA

Clay Hall Road

CO154AD

Valleybridge Road

CO156EJ

Holland Road

CO155BG

Melrose Gardens

CO156QN

Albert Gardens

CO156BG

Church Road

CO156JJ

Marine Parade East

CO156DB

Oxford Road

CO153SZ

Litchfield Close

CO153PH

Old Road

CO154DQ

St Johns Gardens

CO159HE

Oxford Road

CO153NZ

Tewkesbury Road

CO153SE

Knox Road

CO155AJ

First Avenue

CO156NJ

Holland Road

CO156EB

Walton Road

CO156JA

Albert Gardens

CO153RQ

Old Road

CO159HD

Oxford Road

CO156JW

Marine Parade East

CO156HF

Holland Road

CO153SX

London Road

CO153RW

Old Road

CO153TH

Oxford Road

CO153SY

London Road

CO156ET

College Road

CO155AA

First Avenue

CO153SS

London Road

CO159AT

Oxford Road

CO154AQ

Valley Road

CO155AF

Marine Parade East

CO156LG

Wyndham Crescent

CO155BQ

Melrose Gardens

CO153TX

Elmden Court

Data Sources

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