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Frinton-on-Sea vs Kirby Cross

Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Kirby Cross offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Frinton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Frinton-on-Sea

£490,716

Kirby Cross

£333,699

Crime Rate

Frinton-on-Sea

78.9

Kirby Cross

79.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Frinton-on-Sea

100.0%

Kirby Cross

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Frinton-on-Sea

329

Kirby Cross

329

EPC Rating

Frinton-on-Sea

70

Kirby Cross

70

Median Income

Frinton-on-Sea

£29,832

Kirby Cross

£29,832

The average house price in Kirby Cross is £333,699, which is 47% less than Frinton On Sea at £490,716. The most affordable entry point in Frinton On Sea is a flat at £266,451, while in Kirby Cross it is a flat at £101,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 163% pricier in Frinton On Sea (£266,451 vs £101,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Frinton On Sea prices grew faster — 60% vs 33%.

Crime is lower in Frinton On Sea (78.9 per 1,000) compared to Kirby Cross (79.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Frinton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Kirby Cross 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 Kirby Cross. Frinton On Sea has 2 schools and Kirby Cross has 1 schools.

Frinton-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kirby Cross School Inspection Breakdown

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Frinton On Sea offers faster average downloads at 329.0 Mbps, compared to 329.0 Mbps in Kirby Cross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Frinton On Sea and 98.4% in Kirby Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Frinton On Sea and 59.3% in Kirby Cross.

Frinton On Sea is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (329 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Frinton 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 Frinton On Sea and £29,832 in Kirby Cross. The median age is 50.3 in Frinton On Sea and 50.3 in Kirby Cross. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Frinton On Sea and 46.7% in Kirby Cross. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Frinton On Sea versus 71.5% in Kirby Cross.

IndicatorFrinton-on-SeaKirby Cross
Population4,8655,720
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 Kirby Cross?
Frinton On Sea and Kirby Cross are approximately 0.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Frinton On Sea or Kirby Cross?
Kirby Cross is cheaper, with an average house price of £333,699.
Is Frinton On Sea or Kirby Cross safer?
Frinton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 78.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Frinton On Sea or Kirby Cross?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Frinton On Sea or Kirby Cross?
Frinton On Sea has faster average broadband at 329.0 Mbps.

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