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Frinton West & Kirby

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About

Frinton West & Kirby covers the western portion of the coastal town of Frinton-on-Sea and the adjacent village of Kirby Cross, blending residential areas with open farmland. The landscape is characterised by wide, tree-lined avenues in Frinton and more modern housing estates in Kirby. A significant portion of the area is dedicated to agricultural use, with fields separating the communities from the larger settlements nearby. The geography is predominantly flat, typical of the Tendring peninsula.

The area is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere. Frinton's famous greensward, a long stretch of grass between the town and the beach, lies just to the east of this ward. Local facilities are centred around the railway station at Kirby Cross, which provides a direct link to London. The presence of the historic St. Mary's Church in Frinton and the nearby Kirby Hall adds a historic element to the largely 20th-century development.

Area overview

On average Frinton West & Kirby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frinton West & Kirby is £42,779 per year. There are 4 schools in Frinton West & Kirby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frinton West & Kirby is home to around 12,285 people, with a population density of about 677.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frinton West & Kirby Population
12,285
Population density
677.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.02(-36%)
Public order
3.58(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.42(-70%)
Other theft
3.34(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,678
95.05%
Other White
142
1.16%
Irish
97
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.42%
Other Asian
42
0.34%
Total population: 12,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,846
26.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,183
20.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,617
15.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,600
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,358
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 10,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,440
59.46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,256
21.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
647
11.18%
Other social rented
168
2.9%
Other forms of private rent
117
2.02%
Total households: 5,785

Property prices in Frinton West & Kirby

Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £322,995 in Frinton West & Kirby area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frinton West & Kirby 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 Frinton West & Kirby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached149£374,995
Flats9£118,000
Semi-Detached64£269,000
Terraced13£249,000

10 years median price trend in Frinton West & Kirby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frinton West & Kirby.

Data Sources

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