CO7 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. 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. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 144.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00111651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CO7 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO7 0AQ.
242
57
£ 37,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AQ 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.
Area Character
CO7 0AQ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 144.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
4 sales · Mean £ 459,375
Semi-Detached
£ 241,000
5 sales · Mean £ 249,700
Flat
£ 110,000
6 sales · Mean £ 103,500
Terraced
£ 273,000
4 sales · Mean £ 271,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AQ has low crime rates — 29 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 House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.8 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.7 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.5 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.7 km
- Graze N Table0.1 km
- Rose of Bengal0.0 km
- Seaview0.4 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.8 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.6 km
- Cafe Lido0.8 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Fresh Cafe0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.1 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.1 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Bentley5.3 km
- Alresford5.3 km
- Wivenhoe7.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Hurst Green0.3 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AQ · Data under Open Government Licence