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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

CO153RR

Berkeley Road

CO153ER

Oxford Road

CO154JG

Puffinsdale

CO154DH

Elm Grove

CO154QU

Thorpe Road

CO154XG

Westridge Way

CO153NP

Old Road

CO154AZ

Bonham Close

CO154DR

London Road

CO153GQ

Valley Road

CO153PZ

Oxford Crescent

CO153NX

Tewkesbury Road

CO153PH

Old Road

CO153UB

Rookwood Close

CO154BS

St Johns Road

CO153RP

Cotswold Road

CO154LD

Burrs Road

CO153RA

Severn Road

CO154AX

Catherine Close

CO153RN

Old Road

CO154EA

Richards Walk

CO159JT

St John's

CO154QH

Ravensdale

CO153TA

Oxford Road

CO154DT

London Road

CO153PE

Berkeley Road

CO159JR

St John's

CO153PY

Oxford Crescent

CO154JN

Finchdale

CO153LY

Old Road

CO153TU

Knox Road

CO159FU

Oxford Road

CO153SJ

Knox Gardens

CO153SX

London Road

CO153EP

Windmill Park

CO153RG

Old Road

CO153TY

Regency Lodge

CO153QF

Wellesley Road

CO154JP

Robinsdale

CO154JL

Martinsdale

CO154ES

North Road

CO154EH

London Road

CO154ED

London Road

CO153RY

Windmill Park

CO154DU

London Road

CO154RD

Hawthorn Road

CO154AR

Valley Road

CO153PU

Harrow Road

CO154EN

Hill Road

CO153RZ

Windmill Park

CO154HD

Swandale

CO153TZ

Raycliff Avenue

CO153TT

Knox Road

CO153SG

St John's

CO153PF

Berkeley Road

CO154RE

Rosecroft Close

CO153NS

Old Road

CO153SW

London Road

CO153RW

Old Road

CO153SL

Knox Road

CO153NY

Tewkesbury Road

CO153RB

Severn Road

CO154LA

Burrs Road

CO154RG

Cypress Close

CO159HD

Oxford Road

CO153PD

Kingwell Avenue

CO153QA

Eton Road

CO154QR

Toucan Way

CO153PQ

Harrow Road

CO154AY

Catherine Close

CO154DX

Highview Avenue

CO154HH

Curlew Close

CO154HR

Craigfield Avenue

CO159AT

Oxford Road

CO154HX

Thrushdale

CO154DD

North Road

CO154EJ

London Road

CO154RA

Linden Drive

CO154QJ

Ravensdale

CO153RS

Cotswold Road

CO154AU

Bull Hill Road

CO154BT

St Johns Road

CO154HB

Peregrine Close

CO153SR

London Road

CO154LB

Burrs Road

CO154EX

Abbots Close

CO153PX

Oxford Crescent

CO153SE

Knox Road

CO154BX

Ramplings Avenue

CO168AZ

Jaywick Lane

CO154JA

Ospreys

CO153SA

Old Road

CO153UA

Causeway Reach

Data Sources

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