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About

Frinton ward occupies a coastal section of the Tendring district, its boundaries largely defined by the North Sea to the east and the railway line to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by tree-lined avenues and detached houses set back from the quiet roads. Greensward, a notable area of open grassland, runs parallel to the seafront, separating the beach from the housing.

The beach itself is a broad expanse of sand and shingle, backed by the iconic wooden groynes that segment the shoreline. A single road, Connaught Avenue, forms the main commercial spine, hosting a collection of independent shops and a grocery store. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the neighbouring settlement of Walton-on-the-Naze, with the golf course and railway acting as a physical demarcation.

Area overview

On average Frinton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frinton is £42,272 per year. The median sale price in Frinton is £325,000 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £462,500. There are 2 schools in Frinton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Frinton is home to around 5,518 people, with a population density of about 2,049.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frinton Population
5,518
Population density
2,049.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.16(+5%)
Shoplifting
18.85(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.79(-15%)
Public order
6.89(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,192
94.09%
Other White
74
1.34%
Irish
61
1.11%
Other Asian
24
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.43%
Total population: 5,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,237
25.1%
No qualifications
1,200
24.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
703
14.26%
Level 3 (A level)
665
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,929

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,792
62.99%
Owns with a mortgage
451
15.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
424
14.9%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.99%
Other social rented
46
1.62%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Frinton

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £463K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Frinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£450,000£379
Terraced4£292,500£481
Semi-Detached28£276,750£360
Flats39£225,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Frinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346,500£225,000£227,498£239,000
2017£382,000£260,000£250,000£240,000
2018£401,250£242,500£250,000£223,750
2019£400,000£222,600£252,000£237,000
2020£435,000£252,450£235,000£332,500
2021£457,000£245,000£277,500£295,000
2022£488,750£272,500£310,000£270,000
2023£555,000£230,000£305,000£290,000
2024£421,250£260,000£335,500£325,000
2025£515,000£237,498£268,000£300,000
2026£421,500£230,000£276,750£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£261£296£302
2017£302£288£269£274
2018£337£291£342£253
2019£333£294£331£305
2020£301£284£311£281
2021£348£307£372£352
2022£404£323£392£342
2023£402£285£394£355
2024£399£297£376£304
2025£392£291£360£360
2026£356£286£354—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Frinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Frinton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tendring district.

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,017
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Frinton ward.

Local councillors

Anne Hilary Davis

Frinton - Elected 5 Jun 2025

Reform UK