CO7 0AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0AE represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00111651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CO7 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO7 0AE.
242
57
£ 37,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0AE 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
CO7 0AE is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0AE. The average age is 56.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0AE has low crime rates — 34 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 House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.6 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.6 km
- Graze N Table0.0 km
- Rose of Bengal0.1 km
- Seaview0.3 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.8 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.5 km
- Cafe Lido0.8 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Fresh Cafe0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.1 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.2 km
- Great Bentley5.3 km
- Wivenhoe7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Hurst Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70AE · Data under Open Government Licence