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Frinton-on-Sea vs Jaywick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Jaywick is about 147% cheaper on average. Frinton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Frinton-on-Sea

£490,716

Jaywick

£198,952

Crime Rate

Frinton-on-Sea

78.9

Jaywick

79.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Frinton-on-Sea

100.0%

Jaywick

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Frinton-on-Sea

329

Jaywick

446.8

EPC Rating

Frinton-on-Sea

70

Jaywick

70

Median Income

Frinton-on-Sea

£29,832

Jaywick

£29,832

Buyers will find Jaywick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £198,952 versus £490,716 in Frinton On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Frinton On Sea is a flat at £266,451, while in Jaywick it is a terraced at £121,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 230% pricier in Frinton On Sea (£522,756 vs £158,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Jaywick prices grew faster — 66% vs 60%.

Crime is lower in Frinton On Sea (78.9 per 1,000) compared to Jaywick (79.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Frinton 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 Frinton On Sea and Jaywick. Frinton On Sea has 2 schools and Jaywick has 1 schools.

Frinton-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

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

Jaywick School Inspection Breakdown

MetricFrinton-on-SeaJaywick
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Jaywick enjoy 446.8 Mbps on average, while Frinton On Sea lags behind at 329.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Frinton On Sea and 99.5% in Jaywick. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Frinton On Sea and 87.2% in Jaywick.

Jaywick is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (447 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Frinton On Sea is band D (score 70), ahead of Jaywick's band D (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Frinton On Sea and £1,206 in Jaywick. 56.4% of homes in Frinton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Jaywick.

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

Demographics & Economy

Frinton On Sea has a population of 4,865 while Jaywick has 5,080. Median household income is £29,832 in Frinton On Sea and £29,832 in Jaywick. The median age is 50.3 in Frinton On Sea and 50.3 in Jaywick. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Frinton On Sea and 46.7% in Jaywick.

IndicatorFrinton-on-SeaJaywick
Population4,8655,080
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 Frinton On Sea and Jaywick?
Frinton On Sea and Jaywick are approximately 6.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Frinton On Sea or Jaywick?
Jaywick is cheaper, with an average house price of £198,952.
Is Frinton On Sea or Jaywick safer?
Frinton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 78.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Frinton On Sea or Jaywick?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Frinton On Sea or Jaywick?
Jaywick has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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