CO7 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.2km 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00111655 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, CO7 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, CO7 0BT.
248
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0BT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 48, CO7 0BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0BT. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 194,000
5 sales · Mean £ 188,340
Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 408,333
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 215,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0BT has low crime rates — 40 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 Club0.4 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.5 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.8 km
- BB's1.0 km
- Graze N Table0.3 km
- Rose of Bengal0.4 km
- Seaview0.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- The Ferryboat Inn1.0 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.5 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.4 km
- Cafe Lido0.5 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.3 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.2 km
- Great Bentley5.5 km
- Wivenhoe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Lower Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70BT · Data under Open Government Licence