Frinton-on-Sea vs Walton-on-the-Naze
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Walton On The Naze offers lower property prices by roughly 84%. Walton On The Naze has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frinton On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Frinton-on-Sea
£490,716
Walton-on-the-Naze
£266,638
Crime Rate
Frinton-on-Sea
78.9
Walton-on-the-Naze
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Frinton-on-Sea
100.0%
Walton-on-the-Naze
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Frinton-on-Sea
329
Walton-on-the-Naze
307.5
EPC Rating
Frinton-on-Sea
70
Walton-on-the-Naze
70
Median Income
Frinton-on-Sea
£29,832
Walton-on-the-Naze
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Walton On The Naze is £266,638, which is 84% 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 Walton On The Naze it is a flat at £160,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Frinton On Sea (£266,451 vs £160,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Frinton On Sea prices grew faster — 60% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 78.8 offences per 1,000 people, Walton On The Naze is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Frinton On Sea's 78.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Frinton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Walton On The Naze 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 EnglandFrinton On Sea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Walton On The Naze. Frinton On Sea has 2 schools in total, while Walton On The Naze has 2.
Frinton-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walton-on-the-Naze School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Frinton-on-Sea | Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frinton On Sea offers faster average downloads at 329.0 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Walton On The Naze. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Frinton On Sea and 99.5% in Walton On The Naze. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Frinton On Sea and 54.2% in Walton On The Naze.
Frinton On Sea is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (329 vs 308 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 Walton On The Naze. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Frinton On Sea and £1,206 in Walton On The Naze. 56.4% of homes in Frinton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Walton On The Naze.
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 Walton On The Naze. The median age is 50.3 in Frinton On Sea and 50.3 in Walton On The Naze. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Frinton On Sea and 46.7% in Walton On The Naze. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Frinton On Sea versus 71.5% in Walton On The Naze.
| Indicator | Frinton-on-Sea | Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,865 | 6,980 |
| 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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