The town of Clacton is a great community, nice in Summer and I would recommend a day out there to anyone as it has great beaches, a great pier and other attractions, not to mention the annual air show which attracts tens of thousands. Admittedly Jaywick is obviously deprived, but many of the residents enjoy the spirit of the place.
I can easily see why people who have not spent any time in the area, would not be able to grasp the essence of a place like Clacton and it's surrounding environs.. it is not suited to everyone, but I would happily live there over most other towns in the UK, particu