CO7 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Place, 0.0km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00111653 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA PLACE, CO7 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PLACE, CO7 0AB.
297
43
£ 37,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 43, CO7 0AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AB has low crime rates — 30 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
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)0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.6 km
- Graze N Table0.1 km
- Rose of Bengal0.2 km
- Seaview0.2 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.7 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.5 km
- Cafe Lido0.7 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Fresh Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.2 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
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
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AB · Data under Open Government Licence