Tendring

Affordable by regional standards, yet economically constrained. Tendring offers a median house price of 7.6 times annual gross pay, a ratio that sits below the regional median and makes entry into the market easier than in many neighbouring areas. Rent is similarly accessible, consuming 33% of median gross earnings. However, these lower costs are paired with a weekly wage of £733.60, which remains below the East of England median. The area also faces significant social challenges, with a deprivation score of 30.48 that ranks among the highest in the region. While council tax is low at £2,270, the trade-off is a higher recorded crime rate of 79 per 1,000 people. This location suits those prioritising lower property costs over local wage growth or social indicators.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.