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St James

About

St James ward covers the northern section of Clacton-on-Sea, a coastal town. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern estates. It includes the town centre with its retail streets and the Clacton-on-Sea railway station, serving as a key transport link. The seafront here is characterised by the traditional pier and a stretch of beach.

The ward's landscape is largely urban, extending inland from the coast. A notable local feature is the West Cliff area, with its greenspace and gardens overlooking the sea. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, supporting its resident population. Its boundaries are defined by main roads and the coastline to the east.

Area overview

On average St James has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 298 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St James is £37,577 per year. There are 1 schools in St James: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St James is home to around 7,318 people, with a population density of about 3,051.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

298

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St James Population

7,318

Population density

3,051.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

160.84(+417%)

Shoplifting

37.99(+434%)

Anti-social behaviour

32.93(+185%)

Criminal damage and arson

32.8(+412%)

Public order

31.29(+502%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,529

89.24%

Other White

159

2.17%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.22%

Other Asian

1.03%

Irish

0.82%

Total population: 7,316

Economics

No qualifications

1,894

30.67%

Level 4 qualifications or above

996

16.13%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

933

15.11%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

894

14.48%

Level 3 (A level)

851

13.78%

Total 16+ residents: 6,176

Housing

Owns outright

1,389

41.65%

Private landlord or letting agency

961

28.82%

Owns with a mortgage

606

18.17%

Other social rented

175

5.25%

Social rents from council

121

3.63%

Total households: 3,335

Property prices in St James

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £510,000.

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 St James over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£337,500	£249,750	£286,000	£372,000	£482,000
Flats	33	£138,000	£93,400	£110,000	£169,995	£228,200
Semi-Detached	21	£270,000	£165,000	£228,000	£325,000	£372,500
Terraced	11	£216,125	£162,750	£197,000	£230,000	£312,000

10 years median price trend in St James

All postcodes in St James

CO151BB

Uplands Road

CO153BA

Old Road

CO151AX

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

CO151DG

Arnold Road

CO151NQ

Selsey Avenue

CO151RH

Marine Parade West

CO151BD

Uplands Road

CO151RE

Burnham Court

CO151XN

Weymouth Close

CO151DR

Arnold Road

CO151LB

Alton Road

CO151NB

Marine Parade West

CO151QX

Pier Gap

CO151XT

Brixham Close

CO151AR

Cherry Tree Avenue

CO151NJ

Pier Avenue

CO151XR

Pevensey Drive

CO153AG

Meredith Road

CO151EX

Ellis Road

CO151QZ

Marine Parade West

CO151FR

Cherry Blossom Close

CO151ND

Marine Parade West

CO153PL

Wellesley Road

CO151EP

Rosemary Road West

CO151LD

Marine Parade West

CO151XF

Dover Close

CO153QP

Fairfield Road

CO151HQ

Park Road

CO151JS

Beatrice Road

CO153PW

Wellesley Road

CO151BN

West Road

CO151QA

Pier Avenue

CO151AL

Cherry Tree Avenue

CO151AN

Prince Philip Avenue

CO151BS

Weymouth Close

CO151DY

Leas Road

CO151HS

Anchor Road

CO151HY

The Coppice

CO151US

Park Road

CO151UW

Wash Lane

CO151HH

Old Road

CO151DQ

Arnold Road

CO151EL

James Road

CO151EN

Henry Close

CO151GA

Nelson Road

CO151HG

Park Road

CO151QQ

Pier Avenue

CO151XS

Penzance Close

CO151XW

Weymouth Close

CO151AH

West Road

CO151BW

Hastings Avenue

CO151EE

Diana Way

CO151NW

Hastings Avenue

CO151QP

West Avenue

CO151WE

Collingwood Road

CO151XP

Lulworth Close

CO151LH

Marine Parade West

CO151LN

Freeland Road

CO151RA

Agate Road

CO151EH

Link Road

CO151FU

St James

CO151BL

West Road

CO151DX

Leas Road

CO151LR

Trafalgar Road

CO151UR

Wash Lane

CO153AP

St Andrews Road

CO151DP

Blenheim Road

CO151UN

Wash Lane

CO151FF

Robertson Close

CO151FX

St James

CO151HF

Park Road

CO151LA

Edith Road

CO151LP

Marine Parade West

CO151LT

Marine Parade West

CO151LW

Freeland Road

CO151QU

West Avenue

CO151XX

Hastings Avenue

CO151DZ

Linley Gardens

CO151LX

Freeland Road

CO151TN

Pier Avenue

CO151AW

Princess Anne Close

CO151HA

West Avenue

CO151LS

Marine Parade West

CO151JP

Jackson Road

CO151QN

Pier Avenue

CO153AR

Stanwyn Avenue

CO151BA

Kings Road

CO151QB

Pier Avenue

CO151UP

Wash Lane

CO151EU

West Avenue

CO151UL

Collingwood Road

CO153AH

Old Road

CO151BJ

Park Way

CO151BX

Vicarage Gardens

CO151LU

Nelson Road

CO151DJ

Chatsworth Gardens

CO151HP

Anchor Road

CO153PS

Wellesley Road

CO151AE

Prince Charles Close

CO151AF

Queens Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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