Town Pop. 2,400

Living in Little Clacton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Clacton scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 39/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CO16 postcode district, Little Clacton ranks 4th. On the national picture that lands Little Clacton in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO16 postcode district.

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Little Clacton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
211.3 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 217 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Shoplifting 73 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 97 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jubilee Avenue 76 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 73 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 53 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Engaines Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital11.1 mi
Ipswich Hospital15.2 mi
Southend University Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCrusader Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity3,800 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.5%Student2.8%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.6%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary35.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.4%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
50
Thorpe-le-Soken 1.6 mi
Weeley 2 mi
Clacton-on-Sea 2.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £282,500 20
Detached £280,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£253k £310k £368k £425k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Weeley Heath 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clacton-on-Sea 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Weeley 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe-le-Soken 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Holland 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Osyth 24 3.3 mi away ⇄
Jaywick 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bentley 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kirby Cross 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kirby-le-Soken 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Seawick 22 4.3 mi away ⇄
Frinton-on-Sea 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Clacton a nice place to live?

Little Clacton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Clacton is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Little Clacton?

Little Clacton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 507 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Clacton?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Clacton is Engaines Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Little Clacton in total.

What are house prices like in Little Clacton?

The current median house price in Little Clacton is £282,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Little Clacton in context

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Postcode districts in Little Clacton

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