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Frinton West & Kirby

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 35 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Frinton West & Kirby Population

12,285

Population density

677.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.62(-38%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.58(-44%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.26(-72%)

Other theft

3.17(-42%)

Public order

2.93(-43%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

11,678

95.05%

Other White

142

1.16%

Irish

0.79%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Other Asian

0.34%

Total population: 12,286

Economics

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

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 248 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Frinton West & Kirby area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	15	£249,000	£123,300	£198,750	£262,500	£382,750
Semi-Detached	63	£265,000	£191,050	£235,000	£300,000	£365,750
Flats	16	£119,000	£89,250	£104,125	£155,625	£263,500
Detached	154	£372,498	£248,123	£310,750	£450,000	£620,000

10 years median price trend in Frinton West & Kirby

All postcodes in Frinton West & Kirby

CO148SA

Clays Road

CO130HF

Crabtree

CO130UJ

Honywood Way

CO130TF

Meadowcroft Way

CO139EX

First Avenue

CO148NJ

Cedar Close

CO130ET

Little Clacton Road

CO139LY

Second Avenue

CO148SU

Valley Walk

CO148RZ

Philip Close

CO148TX

Beaumont Close

CO130AR

Elm Tree Avenue

CO130PN

Frinton Road

CO130RE

Oakwood Close

CO130AN

Bardfield Way

CO148ST

Ockendon Way

CO130SE

Laxton Grove

CO130GR

Samphire Way

CO130AU

Triangle Shopping Centre

CO130BB

Elm Tree Avenue

CO139ET

Ashlyns Road

CO148SZ

Modlen Road

CO130PA

Frinton Road

CO148NW

Columbine Gardens

CO130FB

Kirby Road

CO130RA

Reynards Close

CO130HU

Addison Road

CO130US

Snape Way

CO130NL

Hockridge Close

CO130RR

Darcy Close

CO130QT

Baynards Crescent

CO130BH

Walden Way

CO130LN

Shums Hill

CO130GS

Aspen Close

CO130PH

Wellfield Way

CO130UH

Chelmer Close

CO130TG

Keswick Close

CO130TN

Stallards Crescent

CO130TA

Hopkins Close

CO130BA

The Oaks

CO130NF

Chapel Lane

CO148GH

Coles Lane

CO130PZ

Bemerton Gardens

CO130RB

The Meers

CO148UL

Woodfield Close

CO139BY

Old Road

CO130HH

Elm Grove

CO130QW

Sycamore Way

CO139LD

Wittonwood Road

CO148NX

Winterbournes

CO130EF

The Street

CO130FW

Farm Close

CO130RZ

Rokell Way

CO148RN

Rochford Way

CO139LW

Holmbrook Way

CO130DE

Walton Road

CO130LY

The Sheltons

CO130GF

Orchard Crescent

CO130BQ

Walden Way

CO148FU

Luff Way

CO130GU

Jasmine Close

CO148UB

Clays Road

CO130DN

Vista Avenue

CO130PP

Willow Court

CO130QD

Southcroft Close

CO130DU

Walton Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail