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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 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

CO156NT

Clarendon Park

CO153QA

Eton Road

CO153TJ

Oxford Road

CO156HJ

Vermont Close

CO156LZ

Greenacres

CO156NE

Holland Road

CO159HB

Oxford Road

CO156HH

Southcliff Park

CO156JW

Marine Parade East

CO153TE

Oxford Road

CO156DH

Vista Road

CO159JS

St John's

CO155AZ

Holland Road

CO156DL

Northbourne Road

CO156DY

Vista Road

CO156LX

Valley Road

CO159HE

Oxford Road

CO153PA

Thornbury Road

CO154AE

Valley Road

CO155AF

Marine Parade East

CO156EX

Lyon Close

CO156HZ

Connaught Close

CO154AQ

Valley Road

CO153SW

London Road

CO155AG

Marine Parade East

CO156JD

Connaught Gardens East

CO155WD

Oxford Road

CO156BE

Russell Road

CO156EW

Skelmersdale Road

CO156QQ

Lancaster Gardens West

CO151EW

Oxford Road

CO153RW

Old Road

CO156BB

Skelmersdale Road

CO156LH

Wyndham Crescent

CO156LN

Mountview Road

CO156QN

Albert Gardens

CO155AA

First Avenue

CO153EP

Windmill Park

CO153TX

Elmden Court

CO156BA

St Albans Road

CO153SG

St John's

CO154BU

Howard Vyse Court

CO156BQ

Church Road

CO169SG

Oxford Road

CO153FG

Old Valley Mews

CO153NY

Tewkesbury Road

CO153TA

Oxford Road

CO153TH

Oxford Road

CO154FH

Barley Close

CO155AJ

First Avenue

CO156AY

Vista Road

CO156AX

Church Road

CO156DU

Walton Road

CO156HB

Holland Road

CO153FA

Orchard Place

CO153PB

Thornbury Road

CO154BX

Ramplings Avenue

CO155AD

Marine Parade East

CO153RG

Old Road

CO156HT

Southcliff Park

CO156JX

Thoroughgood Road

CO153RN

Old Road

Data Sources

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