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Little Clacton

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About

Little Clacton is a predominantly residential ward situated inland within the Tendring district. The area centres around a historic village core, with housing developments extending outwards into the surrounding countryside. Land use is a mix of older properties and newer estates, alongside some local retail and community services to meet daily needs. The landscape is largely flat and agricultural, characteristic of this part of Essex.

A notable local landmark is the 12th-century St. James' Church, which stands at the heart of the original settlement. The ward contains areas of protected green space, including sections of the Tendring District countryside. Daily life is served by a primary school, a village hall, and several small businesses clustered along the main roads, providing a focus for the local community.

Area overview

On average Little Clacton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Clacton is £45,458 per year. There are 2 schools in Little Clacton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Little Clacton is home to around 3,065 people, with a population density of about 340.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Clacton Population
3,065
Population density
340 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.67(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.57(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
Other crime
3.26(+66%)
Other theft
2.94(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,965
96.74%
Other White
27
0.88%
Irish
15
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.39%
Total population: 3,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
808
30.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
439
16.5%
Level 3 (A level)
391
14.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
373
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
342
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 2,660

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
865
61.7%
Owns with a mortgage
371
26.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
108
7.7%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.14%
Social rents from council
17
1.21%
Total households: 1,402

Property prices in Little Clacton

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 in Little Clacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Clacton 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 Little Clacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£300,000
Detached24£336,250
Terraced3£290,000

10 years median price trend in Little Clacton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Clacton.

All postcodes in Little Clacton

CO169EN

Weeley Road

Data Sources

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