Frinton-on-Sea vs West Mersea

Property in Frinton On Sea commands an average of £490,716, compared with £489,070 in West Mersea – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Frinton On Sea is a flat at £266,451, while in West Mersea it is a flat at £252,077.

Residents of Frinton On Sea experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.9 per 1,000 versus 80.9 per 1,000 in West Mersea. The most common crime category in Frinton On Sea is violent-crime, while in West Mersea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Frinton On Sea, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in West Mersea. There are 2 schools in Frinton On Sea and 1 in West Mersea.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 329.0 Mbps in Frinton On Sea and 261.1 Mbps in West Mersea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Frinton On Sea and 94.4% in West Mersea. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Frinton On Sea and 43.8% in West Mersea.

→Frinton On Sea is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (329 vs 261 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

West Mersea leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Frinton On Sea averages 70 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Frinton On Sea and £1,206 in West Mersea. 56.4% of homes in Frinton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in West Mersea.

→West Mersea has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,111 in West Mersea and £29,832 in Frinton On Sea. The median age is 50.3 in Frinton On Sea and 44.6 in West Mersea. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Frinton On Sea versus 69.5% in West Mersea. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Frinton On Sea and 58.5% in West Mersea.

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