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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

CO156LW

Mountview Road

CO153SA

Old Road

CO154AU

Bull Hill Road

CO156HW

Albany Gardens East

CO153PY

Oxford Crescent

CO154DA

North Road

CO156LP

Holland Park

CO153PB

Thornbury Road

CO156NF

Holland Road

CO156DH

Vista Road

CO153SW

London Road

CO153QA

Eton Road

CO153TG

Oxford Road

CO156BD

Skelmersdale Road

CO153RT

Berkeley Road

CO156BY

Vista Road

CO155AT

Gainsford Avenue

CO156NR

Holland Road

CO153SG

St John's

CO155AE

Marine Parade East

CO156AX

Church Road

CO156AY

Vista Road

CO156NE

Holland Road

CO159JR

St John's

CO155AH

First Avenue

CO156EU

Holland Road

CO154AB

Kennedy Way

CO153TU

Knox Road

CO156LR

Holland Park

CO154FA

Edwin Giles Way

CO153TT

Knox Road

CO153RD

Severn Road

CO159HB

Oxford Road

CO153PT

Wellesley Road

CO154FG

Malt Lane

CO154AP

Valley Road

CO154AE

Valley Road

CO156BQ

Church Road

CO156DR

Recreation Road

CO155AN

Second Avenue

CO156DE

Skelmersdale Road

CO153QE

Wellesley Road

CO156HS

Connaught Gardens West

CO153RJ

Old Road

CO153SJ

Knox Gardens

CO159GQ

Oxford Road

CO154BP

St Johns Road

CO156JU

Marine Parade East

CO156QQ

Lancaster Gardens West

CO156QJ

Lancaster Gardens East

CO154FJ

Mill Way

CO153SU

London Road

CO155BE

Deanhill Avenue

CO153PD

Kingwell Avenue

CO153RG

Old Road

CO153TJ

Oxford Road

CO156JD

Connaught Gardens East

CO156JX

Thoroughgood Road

CO154BU

Howard Vyse Court

CO155AU

Norwood Avenue

CO154FD

Harvester Lane

CO153FA

Orchard Place

Data Sources

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