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 8QB, CO14 8AS, CO14 8EE, CO14 8JB, CO14 8AN, CO14 8EP, CO14 8BY, CO14 8AX, CO14 8FN … 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
- The Pier Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- The Royal Hotel - Clacton on Sea 6.9 miles
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 6.1 miles
- The Kingscliff Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- Oyo Pier Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- Hotel Coco 4 8 miles
- The Pacific Hotel 6.8 miles
- The Orwell Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- Langtry Hotel 6.8 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