Samphire Meadow by Taylor Wimpey · Blackthorn Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 0GR
Under construction
Taylor Wimpey has 252 developments on Homello. Homes in Frinton-on-Sea sold for a median £325,000 over the last year, £338 per sq ft; see house prices in Frinton-on-Sea.
About Samphire Meadow
Samphire Meadow is a new build homes development by national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, located on Blackthorn Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0GR. The development offers a collection of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom homes with classic brick finishes and modern layouts designed for contemporary coastal living. The current available homes range from two-bedroom semi-detached properties to four-bedroom detached family houses.
Taylor Wimpey is a high-volume builder and consistently holds a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, indicating that over 90% of customers would recommend them, though prospective buyers should note industry-wide reports of build quality inconsistency at individual developments. The available property range includes semi-detached and detached homes. A strong focus has been placed on energy efficiency, with every home at Samphire Meadow fitted with solar panels to the roof and triple glazed windows as standard. Infrastructure for EV car charging is included on selected plots, alongside measures like wastewater heat recovery on certain homes. The overall design incorporates tree-lined boulevards, generous green spaces, a central green space, and a children's play area, promoting a community-focused environment and a connection to the nearby Hamford Nature Reserve. Samphire Meadow is situated to provide access to both the local amenities of Frinton-on-Sea and commuter links to wider Essex and London. The town's commercial heart, Connaught Avenue, features boutique shops and independent services, referred to locally as the “Bond Street of the East Coast.” Local dining options include the Lock & Barrel pub, Avenue Bistro, and the Essex Skipper pub next to the Triangle Shopping Centre. Transport is facilitated by Frinton-on-Sea railway station, which is served by Greater Anglia. The journey to Witham (Essex) via a change at Thorpe-le-Soken takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. Major road access is available via the nearby A120. Local bus routes, including 7, 8, 9, 105, and 702, provide connections to Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze. The development is located a short distance from the vast Frinton coastline, which offers over two miles of seafront walks. Taylor Wimpey occasionally offers incentives, such as Stamp Duty contributions or upgraded specification packages on specific ‘ready-to-go’ plots. All interested parties are strongly advised to contact the Samphire Meadow sales executive for the latest plot availability, current incentives, and to arrange a viewing of the showhomes.
- Developer
- Taylor Wimpey
- City
- Essex
- Neighbourhood
- Frinton-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CO13 0GR
- Address
- Blackthorn Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
- Bedrooms
- 2–5
- Total homes
- 210
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at Samphire Meadow
First sales only so far: 11 homes registered at a median £349,000 since 2023 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | May 2025 | Resale -12% | £265,000 · £312/sq ft |
| 4, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Mar 2024 | New build | £445,000 · £289/sq ft |
| 22, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Feb 2024 | New build | £305,000 · £359/sq ft |
| 24, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Dec 2023 | New build | £297,000 · £349/sq ft |
| 10, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Dec 2023 | New build | £435,000 · £281/sq ft |
| 18, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Oct 2023 | New build | £302,000 · £355/sq ft |
| 6, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Oct 2023 | New build | £421,950 · £272/sq ft |
| 20, Samphire Way CO13 0GR | Oct 2023 | New build | £302,000 · £355/sq ft |
All sold prices in Frinton-on-Sea →
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Samphire Meadow
›Who is the developer of Samphire Meadow?
Samphire Meadow is a Taylor Wimpey development in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. Taylor Wimpey has 252 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Samphire Meadow cost?
The developer has not published current prices. Homes here first sold at a median of £349,000 according to HM Land Registry.
›Is Samphire Meadow still selling?
Samphire Meadow is marked "now selling", under construction. Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Taylor Wimpey.
›What have homes at Samphire Meadow sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 11 first sales at Samphire Meadow at a median of £349,000 since 2023. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 7% below the Frinton-on-Sea median of £338 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Frinton-on-Sea?
The median sold price in Frinton-on-Sea was £325,000 over the last 12 months (285 sales, −7.8% on the year before), or £338 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Frinton-on-Sea page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at Samphire Meadow?
Samphire Meadow offers houses, 2–5 bedroom homes, 210 homes in total. Homes are sold outright by Taylor Wimpey.
Location
Blackthorn Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0GR
Nearest stations
- Frinton-on-Sea Station 0.7 milesGreater Anglia
- Walton-on-the-Naze Station 0.9 milesGreater Anglia
- Kirby Cross Station 1.4 milesGreater Anglia
- Thorpe-le-Soken Station 3.7 milesGreater Anglia
Nearest schools
- Lift Hamford 0.1 milesPrimary · ages 2–11
- Lift Tendring 0.4 milesSecondary · ages 11–19 Good
- Frinton-on-Sea Primary School 0.9 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Expected standard
- St Philomena's School 0.9 milesIndependent · ages 4–11
Nearest supermarkets
- Tesco Supermarket 0.3 miles
- Iceland Supermarket 0.3 miles
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall Supermarket 0.8 miles
- Aldi Supermarket 0.9 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 3 restaurants and cafes.
- The Garden Cafe 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Essex Skipper 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- The Social Kitchen 0.4 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Applegarth Coffee Shop 0.7 milesRestaurant or cafe
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The Tendring neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

We have not been able to confirm current prices here recently.
Checked on the Taylor Wimpey website on 28 October 2026.