CO7 0AZ 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.
For families considering a move, CO7 0AZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00111656 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSIDE, CO7 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, CO7 0AZ.
452
39
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AZ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO7 0AZ's 60% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AZ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
2 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AZ has low crime rates — 43 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 Club0.2 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 Inn0.6 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- BB's0.6 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
- Spar0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.6 km
- Great Bentley5.8 km
- Wivenhoe7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ferry Terminal0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AZ · Data under Open Government Licence