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Walton & Frinton Coastal

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About

The Walton & Frinton Coastal area forms a stretch of the North Sea coastline in the Tendring district. It is characterised by a long, sandy beach backed by a promenade and low sea defences. The area includes the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, known for its pier and the Naze headland, a cliff of London clay and Red Crag with significant geological and fossil deposits.

The landscape transitions to the quieter, residential areas of Frinton-on-Sea, which has a more subdued seafront with greensward and beach huts. The coastline here is managed, with ongoing work to combat erosion, particularly at the Naze. Sailing clubs and coastal walks are common activities along this part of the Essex coast.

Area overview

On average Walton & Frinton Coastal has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton & Frinton Coastal is £41,920 per year. There are 2 schools in Walton & Frinton Coastal: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton & Frinton Coastal is home to around 7,627 people, with a population density of about 1,160.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton & Frinton Coastal Population
7,627
Population density
1,160.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.96(+33%)
Shoplifting
18.36(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-21%)
Public order
7.47(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,014
91.99%
Other White
158
2.07%
Irish
118
1.55%
Other Asian
59
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.64%
Total population: 7,625

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,694
25.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,500
22.78%
Level 3 (A level)
950
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,859
49.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
761
20.2%
Owns with a mortgage
674
17.89%
Other social rented
184
4.88%
Social rents from council
134
3.56%
Total households: 3,767

Property prices in Walton & Frinton Coastal

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Walton & Frinton Coastal area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walton & Frinton Coastal 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 Walton & Frinton Coastal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£410,000
Terraced21£220,000
Semi-Detached38£275,500
Flats52£212,500

10 years median price trend in Walton & Frinton Coastal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton & Frinton Coastal.

All postcodes in Walton & Frinton Coastal

CO148PP

North Street

CO139HH

Raglan Road

CO139EL

The Esplanade

CO139NH

Pole Barn Lane

CO139BE

Harold Road

CO139LX

Second Avenue

CO148HD

Hall Lane

CO148JA

High Tree Lane

CO148JE

High Tree Lane

CO148AB

High Street

CO139DE

Connaught Avenue

CO148AT

High Street

CO148BL

Churchfield Road

Data Sources

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