CO7 0AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
CO7 0AA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00111653 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO7 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO7 0AA.
297
43
£ 37,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CO7 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Epsilon Life LTD1.0 km
- Bumbles Greengrocers0.2 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Cherry Tree Brightlingsea Public House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.6 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.7 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.6 km
- Graze N Table0.2 km
- Rose of Bengal0.3 km
- Seaview0.2 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.7 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.6 km
- Cafe Lido0.7 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Fresh Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.2 km
- Tesco0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.1 km
- Great Bentley5.3 km
- Wivenhoe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Place0.0 km
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Lower Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AA · Data under Open Government Licence