Town Pop. 52,740

Living in Clacton-on-Sea: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clacton-on-Sea comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That puts Clacton-on-Sea in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CO15 postcode district.

51
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Clacton-on-Sea scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 3,270 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 633 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 619 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Shoplifting 471 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 458 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 1,591 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 656 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 415 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 284 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area
13Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Burrsville Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cann Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Clacton County High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Engaines Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Great Clacton Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holland Haven Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holland Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift ClactonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oakwood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ravens AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital11.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital16.1 mi
Southend University Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
5 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,702 patients per GP
5dentists10pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,331 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate43.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired34.6%Student2.9%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.9%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary38.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Clacton-on-Sea 0.5 mi
Thorpe-le-Soken 3.2 mi
Kirby Cross 3.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Ample 29
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 84
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 53
Retail Shopping Ample 498
Takeaways Ample 76
Fitness Ample 32

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 407
Detached £320,000 161
Semi-detached £240,000 139
Terraced £195,000 42
Flat / Maisonette £135,000 65
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£115k £195k £278k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Little Clacton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Jaywick 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Holland 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Osyth 24 3.2 mi away ⇄
Weeley Heath 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Seawick 22 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe-le-Soken 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Weeley 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirby Cross 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Frinton-on-Sea 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kirby-le-Soken 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Point Clear 24 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clacton-on-Sea a nice place to live?

Clacton-on-Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clacton-on-Sea is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Clacton-on-Sea?

Crime levels in Clacton-on-Sea are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 7,042 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clacton-on-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Clacton-on-Sea are Burrsville Infant Academy, Cann Hall Primary School and Clacton County High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Clacton-on-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Clacton-on-Sea?

The current median house price in Clacton-on-Sea is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £195,000, flat £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 407 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clacton-on-Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Clacton-on-Sea

CO15 52 ⇄
CO16 48 ⇄

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