Clacton-on-Sea vs Felixstowe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clacton On Sea is about 17% cheaper on average. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clacton On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clacton-on-Sea
£274,653
Felixstowe
£332,094
Crime Rate
Clacton-on-Sea
78.9
Felixstowe
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clacton-on-Sea
90.0%
Felixstowe
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Clacton-on-Sea
446.8
Felixstowe
394.6
EPC Rating
Clacton-on-Sea
70
Felixstowe
69.2
Median Income
Clacton-on-Sea
£29,832
Felixstowe
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Clacton On Sea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £274,653 versus £332,094 in Felixstowe. The most affordable entry point in Clacton On Sea is a flat at £134,949, while in Felixstowe it is a flat at £221,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £134,949).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Felixstowe prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61.1 offences per 1,000 people, Felixstowe is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Clacton On Sea's 78.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clacton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Felixstowe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Clacton On Sea: 90% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Felixstowe.
Clacton-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clacton-on-Sea | Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 7 |
| Primary | 10 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Clacton On Sea enjoy 446.8 Mbps on average, while Felixstowe lags behind at 394.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.5% of premises in Clacton On Sea and 94.6% in Felixstowe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Clacton On Sea and 75.3% in Felixstowe.
Clacton On Sea is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (447 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clacton On Sea is band D (score 70), ahead of Felixstowe's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Clacton On Sea and £1,314 in Felixstowe. 56.4% of homes in Clacton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Felixstowe.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clacton On Sea has a population of 53,190 while Felixstowe has 24,218. Median household income is £29,832 in Clacton On Sea and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 50.3 in Clacton On Sea and 49.6 in Felixstowe. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Clacton On Sea and 51.5% in Felixstowe.
| Indicator | Clacton-on-Sea | Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,190 | 24,218 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,832 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 46.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.9% | 27.6% |
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