Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

TOWER STREET, CO7 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER STREET, CO7 0AL.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO7 0AL 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.

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

CO7 0AL 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. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

home £244,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO7 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Tower Street, 0.3km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For families considering a move, CO7 0AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00111653 (shared with 63 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 0AL. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 263,500

Detached

£ 281,000

2 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

CO7 0AL has low crime rates — 38 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 offences90
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft13
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.4 km
S

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

Inadequate1208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree Brightlingsea Public House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.8 km
  • Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.5 km
  • UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.5 km
  • Brightlingsea Football Club0.6 km
  • Railway Tavern0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Cake Society0.7 km
  • Graze N Table0.1 km
  • Rose of Bengal0.1 km
  • Seaview0.3 km
  • Vinny's Pizza Shack0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bateman's Tower Café0.7 km
  • BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.4 km
  • Cafe Lido0.7 km
  • Coach House Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Fresh Cafe0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alresford5.3 km
  • Great Bentley5.4 km
  • Wivenhoe7.2 km

Bus Stops

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