Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

HIGH STREET, CO7 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO7 0AE.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO7 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO7 0AE is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO7 0AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For families considering a move, CO7 0AE represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00111651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AE. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO7 0AE has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.3 km
S

Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)

Inadequate1208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree Brightlingsea Public House0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen0.9 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.6 km
  • UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.6 km
  • Brightlingsea Football Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Cake Society0.6 km
  • Graze N Table0.0 km
  • Rose of Bengal0.1 km
  • Seaview0.3 km
  • Vinny's Pizza Shack0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bateman's Tower Café0.8 km
  • BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.5 km
  • Cafe Lido0.8 km
  • Coach House Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Fresh Cafe0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumbles Greengrocers0.1 km
  • Smiths of Essex Ltd0.0 km
  • Spar0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alresford5.2 km
  • Great Bentley5.3 km
  • Wivenhoe7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Place0.1 km
  • Victoria Place0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Hurst Green0.4 km