Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

WATERSIDE, CO7 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, CO7 0AU.

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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 0AU 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, CO7 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CO7 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Waterside, 0.6km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0AU 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 0AU. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

CO7 0AU has low crime rates — 38 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 offences37
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Public order4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ferry Boat Inn0.7 km
  • Orchards Holiday Village0.7 km
  • Show Bar and Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.3 km
  • UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Box Bar0.7 km
  • Cooks Fish \& Chip Van0.7 km
  • T\&Cake0.7 km
  • The Ferryboat Inn0.6 km
  • Bateman's Tower Café0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • BB's0.6 km
  • Graze N Table0.6 km
  • Rose of Bengal0.6 km
  • Seaview0.5 km
  • Vinny's Pizza Shack0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumbles Greengrocers0.6 km
  • Smiths of Essex Ltd0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alresford5.7 km
  • Great Bentley5.9 km
  • Wivenhoe7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Ferry Terminal0.1 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Point Clear Ferry Landing0.4 km