CO7 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Sydney 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00111658 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYDNEY STREET, CO7 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDNEY STREET, CO7 0BE.
291
40
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0BE 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 40, CO7 0BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0BE. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 194,000
11 sales · Mean £ 186,363
Terraced
£ 175,000
11 sales · Mean £ 180,090
Detached
£ 280,500
6 sales · Mean £ 297,665
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0BE has low crime rates — 41 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 House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
- Ferry Boat Inn0.9 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.4 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.3 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.9 km
- BB's0.9 km
- Graze N Table0.3 km
- Rose of Bengal0.3 km
- Seaview0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- T\&Cake0.9 km
- The Ferryboat Inn0.9 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.6 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.3 km
- Cafe Lido0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.2 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.4 km
- Great Bentley5.6 km
- Wivenhoe7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70BE · Data under Open Government Licence