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About

St John's ward is a residential area within the town of Clacton-on-Sea, characterised by its quiet streets and local amenities. The layout primarily consists of post-war housing, including terraced homes and bungalows, serving a settled community. Green spaces like the King George V playing fields provide recreational space for sports and leisure. The ward functions as a practical neighbourhood with essential shops and services concentrated along St John's Road, meeting daily needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to the North Sea coastline, with the promenade and beach accessible from its eastern edges. A notable local landmark is the former St John's Church Hall, a community hub for various groups and events. Transport links include regular bus services connecting residents to Clacton town centre and the railway station. The overall atmosphere is one of a self-contained suburban ward, distinct from the more commercial tourist centre of the resort.

Area overview

On average St John's has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's is £40,744 per year. There are 2 schools in St John's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St John's is home to around 6,936 people, with a population density of about 4,800.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St John's Population
6,936
Population density
4,800.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.85(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.97(+89%)
Other theft
10.24(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.23(-20%)
Vehicle crime
7.79(+77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,393
92.18%
Other White
159
2.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.88%
Irish
54
0.78%
African
42
0.61%
Total population: 6,935

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,755
30.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
924
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
16.04%
Level 3 (A level)
810
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
735
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,709

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,385
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
733
23.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
667
21.13%
Social rents from council
148
4.69%
Other social rented
138
4.37%
Total households: 3,156

Property prices in St John's

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £234,250 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St John's 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 St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£268,000
Flats8£126,250
Semi-Detached37£240,000
Terraced12£177,500

10 years median price trend in St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.

All postcodes in St John's

CO153PG

East Haven

CO154EF

London Road

CO154EL

North Road

CO153TH

Oxford Road

CO159ZZ

St John's

CO153QX

Olivers Close

CO154XQ

Andover Close

CO154QZ

Hawthorn Road

CO154HS

Craigfield Avenue

CO154EB

Sherwood Drive

CO153TJ

Oxford Road

CO159HE

Oxford Road

CO154XH

Meriden Court

CO153SB

Old Road

CO159GA

Oxford Road

CO154EW

Oak Close

CO153TE

Oxford Road

CO153TB

Oxford Road

CO154DZ

Highview Close

CO154BP

St Johns Road

CO154QN

Ravensdale

CO154DA

North Road

CO154ET

Sheriffs Way

CO154LJ

Nightingale Way

CO154EP

North Road

CO153SZ

Litchfield Close

CO154LE

Burrs Road

CO154AH

Valley Road

CO154HL

Linnets

CO154DG

North Road

CO154RH

Pinewood Close

CO154HE

Heron Glade

CO153SD

Old Road

CO153NT

Old Road

CO169SG

Oxford Road

CO154EZ

Huntingdon Way

CO159GQ

Oxford Road

CO154HU

Hillcrest

CO159HN

Oxford Road

CO153TD

Oxford Road

CO153QH

Olivers Road

CO154HA

Swallowdale

CO154AS

Valley Road

CO153RJ

Old Road

CO153PB

Thornbury Road

CO154DS

London Road

CO153SS

London Road

CO153RD

Severn Road

CO154HT

Hillcrest

CO154DF

North Road

CO153NR

Old Road

CO154JD

Kestrel Way

CO153RT

Berkeley Road

CO153FG

Old Valley Mews

CO153QG

Olivers Close

CO154EE

London Road

CO154RB

Cypress Close

CO154JR

Wrendale

CO154DQ

St Johns Gardens

CO154EY

Marion Avenue

CO153SY

London Road

CO154QL

Hawkesway

CO153QD

Wellesley Road

CO154DY

Highview Avenue

CO153NZ

Tewkesbury Road

CO154RF

Ravensdale

CO153TG

Oxford Road

CO153SU

London Road

CO155WZ

Oxford Road

CO154JH

Kestrel Way

CO155WD

Oxford Road

CO159BA

Oxford Road

CO159JU

St John's

CO153NU

Old Road

CO154EU

Friars Close

CO154QP

Falcon Way

CO154ER

Homestead Gardens

CO154HJ

Kingfishers

CO154AJ

Valley Road

CO151EW

Oxford Road

CO153PA

Thornbury Road

CO154QS

Thorpe Road

CO154HN

Sparrows Herne

CO154JJ

Terndale

CO153SN

London Road

CO153QE

Wellesley Road

CO153TX

Elmden Court

CO154AP

Valley Road

CO156WZ

Oxford Road

CO154DL

Elm Grove

CO153RQ

Old Road

CO154HQ

Swallowdale

CO153RX

Windmill Park

CO154BU

Howard Vyse Court

CO159JS

St John's

CO159HB

Oxford Road

CO154LS

Nightingale Close

CO153FA

Orchard Place

CO154JE

Kestrel Way

CO153SH

Knox Road

Data Sources

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