Frinton-on-Sea vs Jaywick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool 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
| Metric | Frinton-on-Sea | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Frinton-on-Sea | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,865 | 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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