About Beaumont

Beaumont is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It lies within the CO16 postcode area, situated near the town of Colchester. The village is characterised by its rural setting, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The surrounding countryside offers open fields and quiet lanes, typical of the Essex landscape. While not a large settlement, Beaumont maintains a sense of community with local amenities and access to nearby towns for shopping and services. The area is well-connected by road, with the A120 providing a direct route to Colchester and other parts of the region. The village is part of the civil parish of Great and Little Leighs, contributing to the broader local governance structure.

School Ratings in Beaumont

Beaumont is served by 16 schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Beaumont

Property prices average £303K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £345K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Beaumont

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Vehicle crime accounts for the highest share in Beaumont, with 34 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Beaumont

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Beaumont is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Beaumont

Most properties in Beaumont can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,998 sales

Average Price £303K
£3K — £27.78M
Detached £345K 2,652
Semi £249K 1,448
Terraced £215K 534
Flat £126K 143

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

14 Primary
1 Secondary
1 Other
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Primary Good 1.5 miles Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2 miles Wix and Wrabness Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Tendring Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Compass Community School Essex Good 3 miles Bradfield Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles Kirby Primary Academy Primary Good 3.9 miles St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Primary 4 miles Engaines Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 4.3 miles Lift Hamford Primary Good 4.6 miles Great Bentley Primary School Primary 4.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Beaumont IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Beaumont as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
2/10
Health
3/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,611 Children (0-15) 16%
23,005 Working Age 56%
14,874 Older (60+) 36%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 50.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Beaumont 203 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Beaumont is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

87 Violence & Sexual Offences
34 Vehicle Crime
15 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Other Theft
10 Shoplifting
8 Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Public Order
8 Other Crime
7 Burglary
4 Drugs
4 Weapons
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Essex Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Thorpe-Le-Soken Train Station 2.6 miles
Weeley Train Station 3 miles
Wrabness Train Station 3.7 miles
Kirby Cross Train Station 3.8 miles
Great Bentley Train Station 4.6 miles
Frinton-On-Sea Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stones Green 0.9 miles Thorpe Green 1.2 miles Great Oakley 1.8 miles Goose Green 1.9 miles Tendring Green 1.9 miles Tendring 2 miles Thorpe-le-Soken 2 miles Wix 2 miles Tendring Heath 2.6 miles Weeley 2.6 miles Goose Green 2.8 miles Horsley Cross 3.3 miles

Local Government

District Tendring
County Essex
Ward Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
Constituency Clacton
Parish Thorpe-le-Soken
Region East of England

Streets in CO16 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Crescent 1 Abbey Street 3 Abbots Gardens 1 Abinger Close 1 Addis Road 1 Alan Drive 1 Aldeburgh Close 1 Alexandra Road 2 Allen Way 1 Alpha Road 1 Amerells Road 1 Argyle Road 2 Ashstead Close 1 Aster Close 1 Auger Road 2 Autumn Close 1 Azalea Way 1 Banister Close 1 Barkers Lane 1 Barnacle Way 3 Barrington Close 1 Batemans Lane 1 Battisford Drive 3 Bawdsey Close 1 Beach Road 7 Beacon Heights 1 Beacon Way 1 Begonia Place 1 Beldams Close 1 Benhall Close 1

Postcodes in CO16 50 shown View all postcodes

CO16 0AA CO16 0AB CO16 0AD CO16 0AE CO16 0AF CO16 0AG CO16 0AH CO16 0AJ CO16 0AL CO16 0AN CO16 0AP CO16 0AR CO16 0AS CO16 0AT CO16 0AU CO16 0AX CO16 0AZ CO16 0BA CO16 0BB CO16 0BD CO16 0BG CO16 0BH CO16 0BJ CO16 0BL CO16 0BN CO16 0BP CO16 0BS CO16 0BT CO16 0BU CO16 0BW CO16 0BX CO16 0BY CO16 0BZ CO16 0DA CO16 0DB CO16 0DD CO16 0DE CO16 0DG CO16 0DH CO16 0DJ CO16 0DL CO16 0DN CO16 0DP CO16 0DQ CO16 0DR CO16 0DT CO16 0DU CO16 0DW CO16 0DY CO16 0DZ