Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

LIME STREET, CO7 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME STREET, CO7 0BH.

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Population

452

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO7 0BH 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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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO7 0BH's 60% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO7 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Lime Street, 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 0BH 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00111656 (shared with 21 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 0BH. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

CO7 0BH has low crime rates — 44 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 offences62
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13
Public order8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.5 km
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Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)

Inadequate1208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ferry Boat Inn0.9 km
  • Orchards Holiday Village0.8 km
  • Show Bar and Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.4 km
  • UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Box Bar0.8 km
  • Cooks Fish \& Chip Van0.8 km
  • T\&Cake0.9 km
  • The Ferryboat Inn0.8 km
  • Bateman's Tower Café0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • BB's0.8 km
  • Graze N Table0.4 km
  • Rose of Bengal0.4 km
  • Seaview0.4 km
  • Vinny's Pizza Shack0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumbles Greengrocers0.4 km
  • Smiths of Essex Ltd0.4 km
  • Spar0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alresford5.6 km
  • Great Bentley5.7 km
  • Wivenhoe7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Victoria Place0.4 km