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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, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£231,500
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £335K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Clacton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clacton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£386,500£300
Semi-Detached24£256,000£264
Terraced11£205,000£211
Flats34£149,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clacton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,250£110,500£167,500£145,000
2017£320,000£136,000£255,000£166,500
2018£289,500£130,000£245,000£175,500
2019£297,500£139,975£208,500£175,000
2020£330,000£135,000£201,666£159,250
2021£345,000£150,000£230,000£190,000
2022£389,000£164,000£260,000£220,000
2023£372,500£150,000£247,500£205,000
2024£385,000£139,000£220,000£219,000
2025£350,000£142,000£242,500£205,000
2026£399,750£153,750£247,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clacton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£160£183£189
2017£270£199£267£193
2018£279£195£245£232
2019£285£211£222£197
2020£271£193£220£206
2021£288£214£233£230
2022£349£243£286£258
2023£358£228£268£270
2024£342£203£293£258
2025£318£210£256£205
2026£315£214£278£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clacton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clacton East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.