CO7 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Waterside, 0.5km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00111656 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSIDE, CO7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, CO7 0AY.
452
39
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AY 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 39, CO7 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AY. The average age is 39.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AY has low crime rates — 48 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
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ferry Boat Inn0.7 km
- Orchards Holiday Village0.8 km
- Show Bar and Papa Johns0.8 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.1 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Box Bar0.8 km
- Cooks Fish \& Chip Van0.8 km
- T\&Cake0.7 km
- The Ferryboat Inn0.7 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- BB's0.7 km
- Graze N Table0.5 km
- Rose of Bengal0.6 km
- Seaview0.4 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.5 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.6 km
- Great Bentley5.8 km
- Wivenhoe7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ferry Terminal0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AY · Data under Open Government Licence