CO7 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Place, 0.1km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00111655 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA PLACE, CO7 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PLACE, CO7 0BP.
248
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0BP 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO7 0BP's 65% ownership and 48-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. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0BP. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 179,000
5 sales · Mean £ 173,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0BP has low crime rates — 33 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 House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.5 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.6 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.7 km
- Graze N Table0.2 km
- Rose of Bengal0.3 km
- Seaview0.1 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.6 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.5 km
- Cafe Lido0.6 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Fresh Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.2 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.1 km
- Great Bentley5.4 km
- Wivenhoe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Lower Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70BP · Data under Open Government Licence