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About

Homelands ward covers a residential area on the northern edge of Clacton-on-Sea, characterised by post-war housing estates and cul-de-sacs. The layout is primarily functional, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes serving a settled, local population. Green spaces are integrated within the street plan, including the notable King George V playing field which provides a central recreational ground for football and casual use.

The area is defined by its community facilities, such as the Homelands Primary School and a local medical centre, which anchor daily life. A distinctive feature is the presence of the Clacton Airfield to the west, its historical runways now repurposed for light industry and storage, marking a clear boundary. Transport links are straightforward, with main bus routes connecting residents to Clacton's town centre and the wider Tendring district.

Area overview

On average Homelands has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Homelands is £42,438 per year. Homelands is home to around 3,489 people, with a population density of about 2,137.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Homelands Population
3,489
Population density
2,137.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.8(-12%)
Shoplifting
5.16(-25%)
Public order
4.87(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.3(-63%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,239
92.83%
Irish
76
2.18%
Other White
67
1.92%
Other Asian
18
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.52%
Total population: 3,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
995
31.9%
Level 4 qualifications or above
508
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
454
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
12.92%
Level 3 (A level)
395
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 3,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
934
52.47%
Owns with a mortgage
276
15.51%
Other social rented
252
14.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
214
12.02%
Social rents from council
55
3.09%
Total households: 1,780

Property prices in Homelands

Median price£278,750
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £316K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 (about £338 per square foot) in Homelands area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £448,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Homelands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£305,000£347
Semi-Detached11£270,000£344
Terraced3£202,500£280
Flats5£160,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Homelands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homelands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,000£140,000£217,000£160,000
2017£250,000£131,500£225,000£159,995
2018£279,000£146,000£228,750£210,000
2019£260,000£122,000£222,500£255,000
2020£275,000£104,998£234,000£220,000
2021£285,000£148,000£243,000£190,000
2022£325,000£172,500£265,000£192,500
2023£295,000£242,500£289,995£232,500
2024£290,000£265,000£220,000
2025£307,000£150,000£232,475£221,000
2026£345,000£160,000£273,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Homelands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homelands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£155£265£219
2017£308£174£279£170
2018£287£209£274£249
2019£291£181£292£325
2020£291£166£288£235
2021£306£219£312£344
2022£354£255£380£353
2023£361£334£384£372
2024£355£352£232
2025£347£236£353£284
2026£342£252£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Homelands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Homelands

Is Homelands safe?

Homelands records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Homelands?

The median sale price in Homelands is £278,750 (about £338 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Homelands?

Homelands scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Homelands sits around rank 9,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Homelands?

The average household income in Homelands is around £42,438 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Homelands?

Homelands is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Edward Platt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Homelands

CO148SA

Clays Road

CO148NP

Woodside

CO148FU

Luff Way

CO148SW

Luff Way

CO148NL

Columbine Gardens

CO139FG

Central Avenue

CO148NA

Walton Road

CO148SB

Thorns Way

CO148RQ

Five Acres

CO148QW

Warde Chase

CO148NR

Woodside

CO148NS

Columbine Gardens

CO148UQ

Stablefield Road

CO148RS

Pulpit Field Close

CO148RJ

Kirby Road

CO148UD

Butchers Lane

CO148TZ

Ashes Close

CO148RF

The Ridge

CO148QN

Warde Chase

CO148UN

Great Harrods

CO148SN

Gatefield Close

CO148SH

Gatefield Close

CO148SJ

Garden Road

CO148RN

Rochford Way

CO148TY

Devereaux Close

CO148RB

Kirby Road

CO148RD

Elliots Drive

CO148RG

Wade Reach

CO148RW

Rochford Way

CO148QZ

Kirby Road

CO148RE

Wade Reach

CO148NT

Hervilly Way

CO148QL

Gouldings Avenue

CO148LR

Walton Road

CO148TG

Chamberlain Avenue

CO148SG

Hubbards Chase

CO148SY

Grimston Way

CO148SR

Rochford Way

CO148QY

The Grove Flats

CO148QU

Butchers Lane

CO148QH

Brian Bishop Close

CO148QS

Homelands

CO148QX

Grove Avenue

CO148QT

Kirby Road

CO148ST

Ockendon Way

CO148SZ

Modlen Road

CO148UG

Stablefield Road

CO148QP

Kirby Road

CO148RT

Pulpit Field Close

CO148UL

Woodfield Close

CO148NW

Columbine Gardens

CO148SQ

Lowe Chase

CO148RP

Garden Road

CO148LT

Walton Road

CO148UP

Grange Close

CO148RA

Kirby Road

CO148RR

Garden Road

CO148LS

Walton Road

CO148RX

Rochford Way

CO148RH

The Stokes

CO148SD

Clays Road

CO148UH

Little Bakers

CO148NN

Columbine Gardens

CO148TA

Kirby Road

CO148SX

Burnham Close

CO148TB

Audries Estate

CO148LZ

Walton Road

CO148RL

Kirby Road

CO148SE

Bennett Close

CO148UW

Little Harrods

CO148UE

Butchers Lane

CO148SU

Valley Walk

CO148RU

Field Walk

CO148UJ

Pightle Way

CO148RZ

Philip Close

CO148QJ

Cartbridge Close

CO148EZ

Dairy Meadow Gardens

CO148TX

Beaumont Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.