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About

Kirby Cross ward lies in the eastern part of Tendring district. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments and local shops centred around the main road through the village. It is situated inland from the coast, with farmland and open fields characterising its western edges. The ward includes the smaller settlement of Great Holland within its boundaries.

A notable local landmark is the early 20th-century water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. The area is served by Kirby Cross railway station on the Sunshine Coast Line, providing a direct link to London. The nearby Holland Brook, a small watercourse, runs through the northern part of the ward towards the Holland Haven nature reserve.

Area overview

On average Kirby Cross 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 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirby Cross is £42,779 per year. The median sale price in Kirby Cross is £297,500 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £263,750 and £419,996. There are 1 schools in Kirby Cross: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirby Cross is home to around 3,402 people, with a population density of about 1,068 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirby Cross Population
3,402
Population density
1,068 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.03(+33%)
Other theft
6.47(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-26%)
Public order
3.82(-25%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,235
95.15%
Other White
41
1.21%
Irish
17
0.5%
Indian
16
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.41%
Total population: 3,400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
750
26.41%
Level 4 qualifications or above
560
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
472
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
437
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 2,840

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
781
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
405
27.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
12.35%
Social rents from council
39
2.65%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.24%
Total households: 1,474

Property prices in Kirby Cross

Median price: £297,500
Price per sq ft: £333
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £264K – £420K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £333 per square foot) in Kirby Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,902 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirby Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£412,000£333
Terraced4£320,000£309
Semi-Detached20£262,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirby Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirby Cross.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£197,500—
2017£275,000£222,250£180,000
2018£327,500£239,000£254,000
2019£380,000£237,498£245,000
2020£377,500£217,500£298,000
2021£360,000£262,500£314,000
2022£374,995£275,000£251,495
2023£400,000£287,000£297,495
2024£374,995£294,000£252,250
2025£359,995£260,000£250,000
2026£292,500£265,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirby Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirby Cross.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£263—
2017£279£286£238
2018£301£290£219
2019£293£270£227
2020£299£282£201
2021£310£319£246
2022£309£343£339
2023£350£363£320
2024£330£409£297
2025£346£342£352
2026£338£319£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirby Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirby Cross 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 Kirby Cross ward.

Local councillors

Andrea Iona Cossens

Kirby Cross - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Kirby Cross

Is Kirby Cross safe?

Kirby Cross records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kirby Cross?

The median sale price in Kirby Cross is £297,500 (about £333 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kirby Cross?

Kirby Cross has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Kirby Cross?

Kirby Cross scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kirby Cross sits around rank 14,489 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 Kirby Cross?

The average household income in Kirby Cross is around £42,779 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kirby Cross?

Kirby Cross is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrea Iona Cossens (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Kirby Cross

CO130NB

Mumfords Lane

CO130LZ

Thorpe Road

CO130FU

Oatside

CO130GL

Woodpecker Way

CO130PF

Village Close

CO130HJ

Frinton Road

CO130NE

Blanchard Close

CO130QG

Laburnum Crescent

CO130NP

Kirby Cross

CO130FW

Farm Close

CO130FH

Woodgett Close

CO130FZ

Millet Road

CO130LE

Frinton Road

CO130GN

Sanderling Close

CO130QE

Bemerton Gardens

CO130NL

Hockridge Close

CO130LF

Frinton Road

CO130RA

Reynards Close

CO130PS

Willow Avenue

CO130FS

Wheatsheaf

CO130SQ

Peake Avenue

CO130QL

Beechcroft Avenue

CO130QF

Bemerton Gardens

CO130NH

Thorpe Road

CO130FN

Aldrich Close

CO130FF

Peake Avenue

CO130GB

Shums Hill

CO130LA

Chestnut Avenue

CO130PX

Woburn Avenue

CO130FG

Little Meers Gardens

CO130PA

Frinton Road

CO130SN

Oxborrow Close

CO130QN

Sycamore Way

CO130LL

Crossfield Way

CO130PU

Buckfast Avenue

CO130LU

Station Road

CO130QH

Laburnum Crescent

CO130RD

Chapelfields

CO130FT

Rye Way

CO130FB

Kirby Road

CO130PN

Frinton Road

CO130HL

Holland Road

CO130FR

Barley Road

CO130QA

Bemerton Gardens

CO130LX

The Sheltons

CO130LG

Bemerton Gardens

CO130PR

Willow Avenue

CO130PP

Willow Court

CO130RH

Laburnum Crescent

CO130QQ

Laburnum Crescent

CO130LN

Shums Hill

CO130QD

Southcroft Close

CO130SR

Tildesley Close

CO130LQ

Bemerton Gardens

CO130JW

Kirby Cross

CO130QB

Sadlers Close

CO130LD

Frinton Road

CO130RF

Lushington Avenue

CO130GF

Orchard Crescent

CO130LW

Halstead Road

CO130GH

Barn Owl Road

CO130RB

The Meers

CO130PT

Buckfast Avenue

CO130GJ

Woodland Close

CO130LJ

Pondtail Court

CO130RJ

Pinewood Close

CO130LT

Thorpe Road

CO130QY

Maple Drive

CO130LH

Bemerton Gardens

CO130PG

Village Way

CO130ND

Thorpe Road

CO130PW

Frinton Road

CO130HQ

Kirby Cross

CO130GP

Borrage Way

CO130LS

Halstead Road

CO130PE

Village Way

CO130NQ

Thorpe Road

CO130RE

Oakwood Close

CO130LP

Halstead Road

CO130PZ

Bemerton Gardens

CO130HH

Elm Grove

CO130JZ

Hunters Chase

CO130HS

Kirby Road

CO130QW

Sycamore Way

CO130GE

Poppy Way

CO130LY

The Sheltons

CO130FL

Orchard Gardens

CO130NF

Chapel Lane

CO130LR

Halstead Road

CO130HW

Spelt Road

CO130QX

Poplar Way