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Clacton-on-Sea vs Jaywick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Jaywick offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Clacton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Clacton-on-Sea

£274,653

Jaywick

£198,952

Crime Rate

Clacton-on-Sea

78.9

Jaywick

79.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Clacton-on-Sea

90.0%

Jaywick

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Clacton-on-Sea

446.8

Jaywick

446.8

EPC Rating

Clacton-on-Sea

70

Jaywick

70

Median Income

Clacton-on-Sea

£29,832

Jaywick

£29,832

The average house price in Jaywick is £198,952, which is 38% less than Clacton On Sea at £274,653. The most affordable entry point in Clacton On Sea is a flat at £134,949, while in Jaywick it is a terraced at £121,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 117% pricier in Clacton On Sea (£343,142 vs £158,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Jaywick prices grew faster — 66% vs 19%.

Crime is lower in Clacton On Sea (78.9 per 1,000) compared to Jaywick (79.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Clacton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Jaywick it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Clacton On Sea and Jaywick. Clacton On Sea has 12 schools and Jaywick has 1 schools.

Clacton-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Jaywick School Inspection Breakdown

MetricClacton-on-SeaJaywick
Total Schools121
Primary101
Secondary20
% Top two bands90%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Clacton On Sea offers faster average downloads at 446.8 Mbps, compared to 446.8 Mbps in Jaywick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.5% of premises in Clacton On Sea and 99.5% in Jaywick. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Clacton On Sea and 87.2% in Jaywick.

Clacton On Sea is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Clacton On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band D) versus 70 (band D) in Jaywick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Clacton On Sea and £1,206 in Jaywick. 56.4% of homes in Clacton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Jaywick.

Clacton On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 56.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,832 in Clacton On Sea and £29,832 in Jaywick. The median age is 50.3 in Clacton On Sea and 50.3 in Jaywick. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Clacton On Sea and 46.7% in Jaywick. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Clacton On Sea versus 71.5% in Jaywick.

IndicatorClacton-on-SeaJaywick
Population53,1905,080
Median Age50.350.3
Median Household Income£29,832£29,832
Employment Rate46.7%46.7%
Owner Occupied71.5%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified19.9%19.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Clacton On Sea and Jaywick?
Clacton On Sea and Jaywick are approximately 2.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Clacton On Sea or Jaywick?
Jaywick is cheaper, with an average house price of £198,952.
Is Clacton On Sea or Jaywick safer?
Clacton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 78.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Clacton On Sea or Jaywick?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Clacton On Sea or Jaywick?
Clacton On Sea has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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