Walton is an electoral ward in the district of Tendring in the county of Essex, covering much of the coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze on the North Sea. The area is notable for its long Victorian promenade, sandy beaches and the distinctive Naze Tower, while the nearby The Naze nature reserve and eroding cliffs attract birdwatchers, fossil hunters and walkers.
Economically the ward leans on tourism and seasonal trade, supported by small shops, local fishing and a number of commuters travelling into Colchester. Historically a maritime and holiday destination, it shares the familiar social mix of seaside communities - a lively summer scene alongside an ageing population, second homes and ongoing coastal erosion concerns.
Postcode districts covering Walton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 14.4 miles
- Colchester 16.6 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 6.3 miles
- Felixstowe 7.8 miles
- Harwich 5.5 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 0.3 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 1.8 miles
- Woodbridge 16.6 miles
- Kesgrave 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Walton-on-the-Naze Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Homelands Ward 0.9 miles
- Frinton and Walton Parish 1.6 miles
- Frinton Ward 1.7 miles
- Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Ward 1.8 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Kirby-le-Soken Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Kirby Cross Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Great Holland Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland Ward 3.7 miles
- Beaumont-cum-Moze Parish 4.5 miles
- Thorpe-le-Soken Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Walton
CO14 8BT, CO14 8SL, CO14 8BP, CO14 8EH, CO14 8HJ, CO14 8HL, CO14 8JU, CO14 8LF, CO14 8AP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 31.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 44.3 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Kingscliff Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns 6.1 miles
- The Bell Inn 4.6 miles
- Lifehouse Spa And Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- The Rose and Crown 3 4.8 miles
- Harwich - Caravan - Sleeps 10 - Garden - Pool 3 4.7 miles
- Premier Inn Harwich 3 5.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton On Sea 6.9 miles
- Shakers Inn 6.3 miles
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 2 6.1 miles
Schools in Walton
- Walton on the Naze Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pedlars Wood Forest 1.2 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 6.5 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 6.8 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 7.5 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13 miles
- University of Essex University 13.9 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 14.5 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 14.8 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 15.6 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15.9 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 16.2 miles