Frinton-on-Sea vs Kirby Cross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool 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
| Metric | Frinton-on-Sea | Kirby Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Frinton-on-Sea | Kirby Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,865 | 5,720 |
| 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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