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West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

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About

West Clacton is a primarily residential area located directly west of Clacton-on-Sea's town centre. The housing consists mainly of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some newer developments. It functions as a suburb, containing local shops, schools, and community facilities serving its inhabitants. The area is bounded by agricultural land to the west, creating a distinct edge between the urban settlement and the surrounding countryside.

Jaywick Sands is a coastal settlement built on low-lying land east of West Clacton, notable for its original layout of small chalets and bungalows along a grid of narrow lanes. The beach and a large martello tower are key features along its seafront. The area has a distinct character separate from the main town, with ongoing regeneration efforts focused on its central Brooklands area. It remains one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the country according to official indices.

Area overview

On average West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is £32,346 per year. There are 1 schools in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is home to around 5,308 people, with a population density of about 1,094 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Population
5,308
Population density
1,094 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
98.72(+213%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.77(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(+3%)
Other theft
10.55(+93%)
Public order
10.17(+99%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,000
94.18%
Other White
81
1.53%
Irish
56
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
1.02%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
15
0.28%
Total population: 5,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,015
42.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
609
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
563
11.89%
Level 3 (A level)
489
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,551
53.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
833
28.55%
Owns with a mortgage
361
12.37%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.91%
Other social rented
73
2.5%
Total households: 2,918

Property prices in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £240K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £259 per square foot) in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£210,000£307
Detached58£197,500£260
Flats2£135,000£229
Terraced3£130,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94,500£173,000£150,000
2017£112,000£167,500£126,000
2018£107,000£176,000£147,500
2019£128,000£177,500£181,000
2020£156,000£185,000£110,000
2021£180,000£210,000£141,000
2022£180,000£240,000£299,995
2023£120,500£222,750£192,500
2024£142,000£227,500£140,500
2025£170,000£210,000£135,000
2026£126,500£232,500£85,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£205£166
2017£170£215£172
2018£170£262£171
2019£206£234£185
2020£200£211£150
2021£232£260£204
2022£257£347£206
2023£188£291£236
2024£217£296£224
2025£225£301£202
2026£247£354£97
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Clacton & Jaywick Sands in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

Is West Clacton & Jaywick Sands safe?

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

The median sale price in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is £205,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands sits around rank 1,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

The average household income in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is around £32,346 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Clacton & Jaywick Sands?

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands is represented by 2 elected councillors: Brad Thompson (Independent) and Dan Casey (Independent).

All postcodes in West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO152JD

Yew Way

CO152PE

Tudor Green

CO152JG

Brooklands

CO152JU

Alvis Avenue

CO152PP

Tyndale Drive

CO152RQ

Golf Green Road

CO152ED

Broadway

CO168HU

Oakview Crescent

CO152LE

Belsize Avenue

CO152LR

Singer Avenue

CO152LZ

Lotus Way

CO152QD

Millers Barn Road

CO152PX

Drakes Approach

CO152HD

St Christophers Way

CO152ET

Broadway

CO152QE

Virginia Close

CO168AE

Rouses Lane

CO152JR

Brooklands Gardens

CO152GE

Belsize Avenue

CO152PR

Tudor Close

CO152LT

Triumph Avenue

CO152SB

Rosemary Way

CO152EU

Sea Lavender Way

CO152LB

Fiat Avenue

CO152QP

Somerset Way

CO152SQ

Meadow Way

CO152NJ

Boleyn Way

CO152NT

Park Square West

CO152NL

Park Square East

CO152JY

Riley Avenue

CO152DX

Garden Road

CO152QX

Spenser Way

CO152PD

Tudor Green

CO168BB

Jaywick Lane

CO152RW

Golf Green Road

CO152NS

Park Square West

CO152NZ

Boleyn Way

CO152EG

Broadway

CO152DL

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO152RX

Jasmine Way

CO152RL

Golf Green Road

CO152JP

Brooklands Gardens

CO152HR

Beach Crescent

CO168BD

Jaywick Lane

CO152EQ

Sea Rosemary Way

CO152QT

Spenser Way

CO152EP

Flowers Way

CO152HN

Broome Way

CO152QB

Millers Barn Road

CO152PB

Tudor Green

CO152EY

Lavender Walk

CO152NU

Park Square West

CO167JB

Jaywick Lane

CO152GD

Belsize Avenue

CO152NR

Park Square East

CO152PN

Marlowe Road

CO152PU

Pauls Way

CO152JA

Lake Way

CO152QA

Millers Barn Road

CO152RZ

Cornflower Road

CO152EB

Broadway

CO152LG

Lincoln Avenue

CO152HF

Broadway

CO152QQ

Frobisher Drive

CO152JF

Swift Avenue

CO152RE

Jaywick Lane

CO152RY

Jasmine Way

CO152JQ

Talbot Avenue

CO152SE

Meadow Way

CO152EZ

Meadow Way

CO152RH

Golf Green Road

CO167BD

Jaywick Lane

CO152ER

Broadway

CO167FB

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO152QY

Spenser Way

CO152EX

Broadway

CO152LS

Crossley Avenue

CO152HY

Sea Crescent

CO152QW

The Acorns

CO152GA

Belsize Avenue

CO152DQ

Lotus Way

CO152HE

Sea Thistle Way

CO168HZ

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands

CO152HZ

Tamarisk Way

CO152HJ

Beach Way

CO152JL

Hillman Avenue

CO152PZ

Chaucer Close

CO152QR

Leicester Close

CO152LQ

Midway

CO152PT

Tyndale Drive

CO152DN

Oaktree Drive

CO152LU

Lotus Way

CO152LA

Vauxhall Avenue

CO152JB

Fern Way

CO152RT

Garden Road

CO152EW

Glebe Way

CO152LH

Napier Avenue

CO152NQ

Aragon Close

CO152QN

Shirley Court

CO167JD

Jaywick Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.