St. John's is a residential ward in the district of Tendring in the county of Essex, on England’s east coast. It lies close to the larger seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea and benefits from easy access to local beaches and the A120 corridor, with a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war housing and small commercial parades serving day-to-day needs.
The area has a quiet, community‑focused feel with local clubs, churches and neighbourhood groups playing a visible role; historically the locality shares in the district’s coastal and agricultural roots, while the local economy leans on a combination of tourism, small businesses and commuter links into Colchester and surrounding towns. Like much of the Tendring coast, it shows contrasts between long‑standing residents and seasonal visitors, and local councils and charities are active on housing, leisure and regeneration issues.
Postcode districts covering St. John's
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 17.3 miles
- Colchester 13 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 0.1 miles
- Felixstowe 13.4 miles
- Witham 22.2 miles
- Sudbury 24 miles
- Maldon 20.3 miles
- Harwich 10 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 5.9 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 4.5 miles
- Rochford 24.5 miles
- Halstead 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clacton-on-Sea Built-up area 0.1 miles
- St. Paul's Ward 0.6 miles
- Cann Hall Ward 0.7 miles
- Eastcliff Ward 0.8 miles
- Pier Ward 0.8 miles
- Burrsville Ward 1 mile
- Coppins Ward 1.1 miles
- St. James Ward 1.2 miles
- Bluehouse Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Bartholomew's Ward 1.7 miles
- Little Clacton Built-up area 2 miles
- West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in St. John's
CO15 3SY, CO15 4DG, CO15 4QP, CO15 4EZ, CO15 3NS, CO15 4LB, CO15 4AP, CO15 3SD, CO15 4QR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 39.7 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Thorpe-le-Soken Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near St. John's Ad
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 1 mile
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 1 mile
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- The Pacific Hotel 1 mile
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- The Courthouse Inn 3 7.6 miles
- Langtry Hotel 1 mile
Schools in St. John's
- Burrsville Infant Academy Primary
- Great Clacton C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 5.1 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 9.8 miles
- University of Essex University 10.3 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.9 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 11.2 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 11.4 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 12.2 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 12.4 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 12.6 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 13.8 miles
- Suffolk College University 17.4 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 17.4 miles