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CO16

CLACTON-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

CO16 covers CLACTON-ON-SEA in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £321,030
1yr change ▲ 6.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£321,030

▲ 6.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

261 Mbps

Property Prices in CO16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO16 is £321,030, which is 25% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO16 cost 11.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO16 have risen 6.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £382,579 632
Semi-detached £257,477 396
Terraced £229,703 131
Flat £147,907 54
All types £321,030 1269

5-Year Price History

£307K £313K £318K £324K £329K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO16 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Tendring Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Engaines Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Cann Hall Primary School Primary Good mi
St Clare's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ravens Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,759

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO16 are 261.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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261.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO16 is collected by Tendring. The Band D rate is £1,999/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CO16 — CLACTON-ON-SEA

Area Summary

CO16 (CLACTON-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£321,030), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (261 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO16 CLACTON-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in CO16 CLACTON-ON-SEA?
The average house price in CO16 (CLACTON-ON-SEA) is £321,030, based on 1269 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.8% over the past year.
Is CO16 CLACTON-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in CO16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO16 CLACTON-ON-SEA?
The population of CO16 (CLACTON-ON-SEA) is approximately 156,759 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO16?
The average broadband download speed in CO16 is 261 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO16 CLACTON-ON-SEA?
There are 10 schools in or near CO16. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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