Clacton-on-Sea vs Jaywick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool 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
| Metric | Clacton-on-Sea | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 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.
| Indicator | Clacton-on-Sea | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,190 | 5,080 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,832 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.9% | 19.9% |
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