Point Clear is a low-lying coastal village on the Colne Estuary in the district of Tendring, Essex, England. It lies just east of St Osyth and a short drive from Clacton-on-Sea, with shingle shores and broad estuary views across to Mersea Island, making it popular for birdwatching, sailing and beach walks.
The settlement has a relaxed, small-scale seaside character and an economy that leans on tourism, holiday parks and marine leisure rather than industry; locals are a mix of long-term residents and seasonal visitors. Its development reflects the typical Essex coastal story of fishing, maritime activity and growing holiday trade, giving it a quieter alternative to nearby larger resorts.
Postcode districts covering Point Clear
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 21.8 miles
- Ipswich 18.6 miles
- Colchester 9.3 miles
- Chelmsford 24.2 miles
- Braintree 21.6 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 4.9 miles
- Rayleigh 23.2 miles
- Felixstowe 17.1 miles
- Witham 17.2 miles
- Sudbury 20.9 miles
- Maldon 15.4 miles
- Harwich 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brightlingsea Built-up area 1.4 miles
- St. Osyth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Seawick Built-up area 2.4 miles
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.9 miles
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward 3.1 miles
- Thorrington Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Jaywick Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Bluehouse Ward 3.7 miles
- Coppins Ward 4.2 miles
- Great Bentley Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Cann Hall Ward 4.3 miles
- Alresford Built-up area 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Point Clear
CO16 8JE, CO16 8LN, CO16 8NS, CO16 8NJ, CO16 8JB, CO16 8JT, CO16 8LE, CO16 8LF, CO16 8LW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 34.9 miles
- Great Bentley Railway Station 4 miles
- Alresford 4.4 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 8.6 miles
Hotels near Point Clear Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 5.9 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 5 miles
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 5 miles
- Greyfriars 4 8.6 miles
- The Victory at Mersea 4 6 miles
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Pacific Hotel 5 miles
- The George Hotel 4 8.7 miles
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 4.9 miles
- University of Essex University 6.8 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 7 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 8.6 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.9 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 14.9 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 15.9 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 15.9 miles