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Clacton North

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About

Clacton North is a coastal residential district situated at the northern end of the town's urban area. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and interwar semidetached homes, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its layout is defined by long, straight roads leading inland from the coastline, which is lined with a concrete sea wall and a wide, grassy promenade. The area functions primarily as a quiet, residential zone for local families and retirees.

The beach here is predominantly shingle, with groynes dividing the shore and creating a more natural environment compared to the central pier area. A notable local feature is the Martello Tower J, one of the defensive structures built along this coast during the Napoleonic era, which now stands overlooking the sea. Green spaces include the Valley Walk, a linear park following a stream, and the West Greensward playing fields, providing recreational space away from the main tourist focus further south.

Area overview

On average Clacton North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clacton North is £36,036 per year. There are 2 schools in Clacton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clacton North is home to around 6,972 people, with a population density of about 1,143.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clacton North Population
6,972
Population density
1,143.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.9(+49%)
Shoplifting
13.48(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.04(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.75(+38%)
Other theft
6.74(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,612
94.89%
Other White
81
1.16%
Irish
50
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.62%
Other
36
0.52%
Total population: 6,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,992
32.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
924
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
14.83%
Level 3 (A level)
854
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
785
12.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,887
57.08%
Owns with a mortgage
795
24.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
10.95%
Other social rented
158
4.78%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.12%
Total households: 3,306

Property prices in Clacton North

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Clacton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £447,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clacton North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached60£240,000
Detached49£275,000
Flats4£96,250
Terraced4£192,750

10 years median price trend in Clacton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clacton North.

All postcodes in Clacton North

CO169GE

Sandy Drive

CO154RJ

Gorse Lane

CO169FU

Oaks Drive

CO154HB

Peregrine Close

CO154QH

Ravensdale

CO154UH

St Clair Close

CO154PX

Oakleigh Road

CO154SE

Woodlands Close

CO154RS

Woodlands Close

CO154PJ

Lymington Avenue

CO154SA

Carisbrooke Avenue

CO154XG

Westridge Way

CO154XL

Brindley Road

CO154JY

Shalfleet Court

CO154JN

Finchdale

CO154ST

Sladburys Lane

CO154SY

Highlands Grove

CO154UA

Oakleigh Road

CO154RR

Woodlands Close

CO154HA

Swallowdale

CO154QE

Lymington Avenue

CO154PB

Newport Drive

CO154NJ

Coolyne Way

CO154LQ

Burrs Road

CO169GR

Otter Way

CO154LA

Burrs Road

CO169GQ

Tellin Way

CO154UG

Tree Close

CO154HR

Craigfield Avenue

CO154BD

Burrsville

CO154HE

Heron Glade

CO154PL

Lymington Avenue

CO154JG

Puffinsdale

CO154LS

Nightingale Close

CO154QA

Thorpe Road

CO154LU

Brunel Road

CO154UR

Becontree Close

CO154SN

Meadow Close

CO169GS

Otter Way

CO154BW

Stable Close

CO154TY

Foxglove Close

CO154RX

Woodlands Close

CO154UJ

Homerton Close

CO154SG

Inglenook

CO154SH

Keith Close

CO154HU

Hillcrest

CO154SS

Sladburys Lane

CO154HS

Craigfield Avenue

CO169GJ

Pebble Drive

CO154HQ

Swallowdale

CO154UU

Fairlop Close

CO154AX

Catherine Close

CO154QY

Credon Close

CO154NB

The Greenway

CO169QS

London Road

CO154NW

Bramble Way

CO154JR

Wrendale

CO154SD

Carisbrooke Avenue

CO154PQ

Ventnor Drive

CO169GX

Spindle Drive

CO154LG

Burrs Road

CO154HJ

Kingfishers

CO154LH

Burrs Road

CO169QF

Access To Castle Hill Park

CO154XQ

Andover Close

CO154QW

Brunel Business Centre

CO169GT

Barnacle Way

CO169QY

London Road

CO154QN

Ravensdale

CO154RZ

Carisbrooke Avenue

CO154HD

Swandale

CO154XD

Davy Road

CO154UY

Redbridge Road

CO169GL

Auger Road

CO154UL

Farmleigh Avenue

CO154QF

Bembridge Close

CO154QJ

Ravensdale

CO154US

Chingford Avenue

CO154NT

Thorpe Road

CO169FW

Bramwood Road

CO154LW

Burrs Road

CO154AZ

Bonham Close

CO169GW

Spindle Drive

CO154PY

St Helens Avenue

CO154PN

Shanklin Close

CO154UZ

Epping Close

CO154JP

Robinsdale

CO154BN

Foots Farm Lane

CO154LJ

Nightingale Way

CO154PS

Thorpe Road

CO154QB

Farmleigh Avenue

CO169GF

Shingle Way

CO169QW

Burrsville

CO154RY

Woodlands Close

CO154PR

Thorpe Road

CO154LD

Burrs Road

CO169GP

Tellin Way

CO154DN

Blacksmith Way

CO154HN

Sparrows Herne

CO154RT

Woodlands Close

Data Sources

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