Area guide · Tendring

Living in Frinton-on-Sea

A snapshot of life in Frinton-on-Sea, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Frinton-on-Sea is a village in Tendring, East of England with a population of 4,865. The average house price is £490,716 and the overall crime rate is 78.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Frinton-on-Sea ranks

Population

4,865

Avg House Price

£490,716

Crime Rate

78.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

329 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,832

Median Age

50.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Frinton On Sea's detached homes (£522,756) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£266,451).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Frinton On Sea prices have risen 60% over the last 9 years (£307,091 → £490,716).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£522,756	£490,000	74
Semi-Detached	£304,431	£274,000	46
Terraced	£328,200	£310,000	10
Flat	£266,451	£237,498	50

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Frinton-on-Sea is 78.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Frinton On Sea: violent crime (48% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School	Primary	Good
Lift Tendring	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Frinton On Sea averages 329 Mbps — 229% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Frinton On Sea homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 56.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	56.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,206

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,865
Median Age	50.3
Median Household Income	£29,832
Employment Rate	46.7%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	19.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Frinton On Sea?

The average house price in Frinton On Sea is £490,716 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Frinton On Sea?

The most affordable entry point in Frinton On Sea is a flat, with an average price of £266,451.

Is Frinton On Sea a safe place to live?

Frinton On Sea has a recorded crime rate of 78.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Frinton On Sea?

Frinton On Sea has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Frinton On Sea?

Average broadband download speeds in Frinton On Sea are around 329 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.4% of premises.

How big is Frinton On Sea?

Frinton On Sea is a settlement in Tendring with a population of approximately 4,865.

Most compared with

How does Frinton-on-Sea stack up against its neighbours?

Berechurch

Frinton-on-Sea

House price: £371,691 · £490,716
Crime rate: 80.4 · 78.9
Distance: 14.7 mi

Brightlingsea

Frinton-on-Sea

House price: £274,024 · £490,716
Crime rate: 78.9 · 78.9
Distance: 9.6 mi

Clacton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea

House price: £274,653 · £490,716
Crime rate: 78.9 · 78.9
Distance: 4.6 mi

Felixstowe

Frinton-on-Sea

House price: £332,094 · £490,716
Crime rate: 61.1 · 78.9
Distance: 9.8 mi

Frinton-on-Sea

Harwich

House price: £490,716 · £250,032
Crime rate: 78.9 · 79.1
Distance: 7.0 mi

Frinton-on-Sea

Jaywick

House price: £490,716 · £198,952
Crime rate: 78.9 · 79.1
Distance: 6.8 mi

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