CO7 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on New Street, 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 0BZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00111653 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, CO7 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, CO7 0BZ.
297
43
£ 37,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0BZ 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 0BZ's 60% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0BZ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
13 sales · Mean £ 182,461
Semi-Detached
£ 174,250
4 sales · Mean £ 174,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0BZ has low crime rates — 39 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 \& Moorhen1.0 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.5 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.5 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Cake Society0.7 km
- Graze N Table0.1 km
- Rose of Bengal0.2 km
- Seaview0.2 km
- Vinny's Pizza Shack0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bateman's Tower Café0.7 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.4 km
- Cafe Lido0.7 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Fresh Cafe0.1 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.1 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.3 km
- Great Bentley5.4 km
- Wivenhoe7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.1 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70BZ · Data under Open Government Licence