CO7 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Silcott Street, 0.3km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0DP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% 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: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00188062 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILCOTT STREET, CO7 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILCOTT STREET, CO7 0DP.
303
40
£ 37,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, CO7 0DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0DP. The average age is 40.3. 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
Terraced
£ 235,000
8 sales · Mean £ 233,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0DP 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Cherry Tree Brightlingsea Public House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
- Ferry Boat Inn0.9 km
- Orchards Holiday Village1.0 km
- Show Bar and Papa Johns1.0 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.9 km
- BB's0.8 km
- Graze N Table0.4 km
- Rose of Bengal0.4 km
- Seaview0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Box Bar1.0 km
- Cooks Fish \& Chip Van1.0 km
- T\&Cake0.9 km
- The Ferryboat Inn0.8 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.4 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.4 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.4 km
- Great Bentley5.7 km
- Wivenhoe7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Ferry Terminal0.3 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70DP · Data under Open Government Licence