Area360 logo

Find postcode

Clacton East

Interactive map displaying Clacton East

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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 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
105
Deprivation level
9/10
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
58.45(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-9%)
Public order
8.97(+73%)
Other theft
8.85(+59%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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
Detached39£375,000
Flats33£154,000
Semi-Detached19£230,000
Terraced4£218,250

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

CO153TB

Oxford Road

CO155BQ

Melrose Gardens

CO156NQ

Holland Road

CO153TD

Oxford Road

CO154AD

Valleybridge Road

CO156NH

Holland Road

CO153SE

Knox Road

CO154BP

St Johns Road

CO154FL

Scythe Way

CO156HN

Albany Gardens West

CO156LD

Boley Drive

CO156NL

Holland Road

CO156ER

Avondale Road

CO156JJ

Marine Parade East

CO159AT

Oxford Road

CO153SX

London Road

CO154AP

Valley Road

CO154BS

St Johns Road

CO154FA

Edwin Giles Way

CO156ET

College Road

CO159BA

Oxford Road

CO153SL

Knox Road

CO155AB

Marine Parade East

CO155BG

Melrose Gardens

CO156HR

Connaught Gardens West

CO153PZ

Oxford Crescent

CO155BH

Collindale Gardens

CO156NA

Valley Road

CO159GA

Oxford Road

CO153SY

London Road

CO156EY

Clay Hall Crescent

CO156EL

Holland Road

CO156EU

Holland Road

CO156LG

Wyndham Crescent

CO156QL

Lancaster Gardens East

CO153PE

Berkeley Road

CO156NF

Holland Road

CO156HW

Albany Gardens East

CO156LF

Ramsden Close

CO156LQ

Wyndham Crescent

CO156NG

Holland Road

CO156NP

Merrymount Gardens

CO153PQ

Harrow Road

CO153TT

Knox Road

CO155AT

Gainsford Avenue

CO156JR

Marine Parade East

CO156EJ

Holland Road

CO155AE

Marine Parade East

CO153NP

Old Road

CO153NZ

Tewkesbury Road

CO153RT

Berkeley Road

CO154AH

Valley Road

CO156LU

Carlton Road

CO153SD

Old Road

CO156QW

Albert Gardens

CO153SS

London Road

CO153TY

Regency Lodge

CO156JL

Marine Parade East

CO156LT

Holland Park

CO156HA

Holland Road

CO156AT

Vista Road

CO156LA

Boley Drive

CO159JU

St John's

CO153NR

Old Road

CO154FE

Millet Way

CO155AN

Second Avenue

CO156PP

Kennedy Way

CO153PD

Kingwell Avenue

CO153PT

Wellesley Road

CO154DZ

Highview Close

CO155AP

Third Avenue

CO156JE

Connaught Gardens East

CO168AZ

Jaywick Lane

CO153PX

Oxford Crescent

CO153PY

Oxford Crescent

CO153RJ

Old Road

CO156DB

Oxford Road

CO153RX

Windmill Park

CO155BE

Deanhill Avenue

CO155BJ

Gainsford Gardens

CO156QJ

Lancaster Gardens East

CO156LS

Holland Park

CO153TU

Knox Road

CO154AU

Bull Hill Road

CO159GQ

Oxford Road

CO153SA

Old Road

CO153SP

Melbourne Road

CO154AB

Kennedy Way

CO155BB

Barrington Gardens

CO155BD

Marina Gardens

CO156DZ

Walton Road

CO156LB

Boley Drive

CO156RA

Clay Hall Road

CO156WZ

Oxford Road

CO159HD

Oxford Road

CO153SR

London Road

CO156HS

Connaught Gardens West

CO156JU

Marine Parade East

CO156JZ

Marine Parade East

CO156NS

Clarendon Park

Data Sources

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