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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

CO154SZ

Sladburys Lane

CO153TP

Brook Retail Park

CO154SB

Carisbrooke Avenue

CO154PH

Ventnor Drive

CO154PF

Chilburn Road

Data Sources

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