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Tendring

About

Tendring is a coastal district in Essex, located in the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 337 square kilometres, stretching from the River Stour in the north to the outskirts of Colchester in the west. The district includes towns like Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, and Harwich, along with several rural villages. Its coastline along the North Sea features sandy beaches, cliffs, and estuaries, making it a mix of seaside resorts and natural landscapes.

The area has a mix of residential, agricultural, and industrial land use. Harwich serves as a key port with ferry connections to Europe, while Clacton-on-Sea is a popular tourist destination. Inland areas are largely rural, with farmland and small settlements. Tendring is connected by road and rail, with the A120 and A133 providing major routes. The district has a mix of older and newer housing, reflecting its history as both a maritime and holiday region.

Area overview

On average Tendring has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tendring is £37,946 per year. There are 49 schools in Tendring: 38 primary (1 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

6.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tendring Population

148,292

Population density

440.9 per km²

Demographics

British

138,604

93.47%

Other White

2,764

1.86%

Irish

1,142

0.77%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

884

0.6%

Other Asian

608

0.41%

Total population: 148,293

Housing

Owns outright

31,510

46.71%

Owns with a mortgage

16,704

24.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

11,829

17.54%

Other social rented

2,804

4.16%

Social rents from council

2,702

4.01%

Total households: 67,452

Property prices in Tendring

Based on 2,348 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Tendring area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,719,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,073	£360,000	£146,650	£285,000	£455,000	£722,000
Flats	270	£150,000	£76,350	£110,000	£190,750	£315,000
Semi-Detached	702	£260,000	£185,100	£227,500	£302,875	£389,875
Terraced	303	£225,000	£145,000	£185,000	£283,750	£395,000

10 years price trend in Tendring

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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