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 miles35.1 km
- Ipswich 18.6 miles30 km
- Colchester 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Chelmsford 24.2 miles39 km
- Braintree 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Rayleigh 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Felixstowe 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Witham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Sudbury 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Maldon 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Harwich 13.2 miles21.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Brightlingsea Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. Osyth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Seawick Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- East Mersea Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Thorrington Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Jaywick Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Bluehouse Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Coppins Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Great Bentley Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cann Hall Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Alresford Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Point Clear
CO16 8JN, CO16 8NT, CO16 8JB, CO16 8LL, CO16 8GT, CO16 8NS, CO16 8JP, CO16 8NR, CO16 8LD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Stansted Airport 34.9 miles56.1 km
- Great Bentley Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
- Alresford 4.4 miles7 km
- Colchester Bus Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
Hotels near Point Clear Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 5 miles8 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Greyfriars 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 6.2 miles10.1 km
- The Pacific Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- The George Hotel 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 4.9 miles7.8 km
- University of Essex University 6.8 miles11 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.9 miles22.4 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 14.9 miles24 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles25 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 15.9 miles25.5 km