CO7 0EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.2km from Hurst Green in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00111654 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, CO7 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, CO7 0EL.
287
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO7 0EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £270k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0EL. The average age is 48.0. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 392,500
1 sales · Mean £ 392,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0EL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Cake Society0.9 km
- Graze N Table0.6 km
- Rose of Bengal0.5 km
- Seaview0.9 km
- Winkies Fish And Chips0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.9 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.9 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.9 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Fresh Cafe0.6 km
- No. 1 Harbour Square0.9 km
- The Waterside Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.6 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Bentley5.2 km
- Alresford5.6 km
- Weeley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hurst Green0.2 km
- Hurst Green0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Chapel Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70EL · Data under Open Government Licence