Town Pop. 7,267

Living in Walton-on-the-Naze: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walton-on-the-Naze is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 31/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the CO13 postcode district, Walton-on-the-Naze scores lowest. The CO13 district averages 52/100, putting Walton-on-the-Naze 7 points below its own postcode area. Below 30/100: healthcare (23) and broadband (28). For the surrounding area, see CO13 postcode district.

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Walton-on-the-Naze scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CO13 0AA CO13 3AN CO13 9AA CO13 CO14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
103.3 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 341 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 90 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 65 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 47 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 55 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 52 crimes
  3. 3 Tudor Close 34 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Lift HamfordPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lift TendringSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Walton on the Naze Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
23
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital13.7 mi
Colchester General Hospital15.4 mi
Southend University Hospital31.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCaradoc Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,594 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 241 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate36.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired46.5%Student2.5%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary32.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
52
Walton-on-the-Naze 0.3 mi
Frinton-on-Sea 1.3 mi
Kirby Cross 2.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 73
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,000 70
Detached £317,500 28
Semi-detached £270,000 19
Terraced £180,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £171,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£161k £236k £314k £389k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frinton-on-Sea 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kirby-le-Soken 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirby Cross 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Holland 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe-le-Soken 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Oakley 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Little Clacton 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Harwich 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Clacton-on-Sea 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Weeley Heath 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Weeley 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Parkeston 46 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walton-on-the-Naze a nice place to live?

Walton-on-the-Naze has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walton-on-the-Naze is 45/100, 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 Walton-on-the-Naze?

Walton-on-the-Naze has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 751 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walton-on-the-Naze?

Among the top-rated schools in Walton-on-the-Naze are Lift Hamford, Lift Tendring and Walton on the Naze Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Walton-on-the-Naze in total.

What are house prices like in Walton-on-the-Naze?

The current median house price in Walton-on-the-Naze is £257,000, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £317,500, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £180,000, flat £171,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Walton-on-the-Naze

CO13 52 ⇄
CO14 43 ⇄

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