Postcode Analysis Tendring, East of England

FRANCIS STREET, CO7 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS STREET, CO7 0DG.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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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 0DG 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO7 0DG is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £161,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO7 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Francis Street, 0.3km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00111658 (shared with 4 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 0DG. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

12 sales · Mean £ 154,708

Flat

£ 204,250

2 sales · Mean £ 204,250

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

CO7 0DG has low crime rates — 47 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 offences82
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft14
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.3 km
S

Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)

Inadequate1208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree Brightlingsea Public House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree1.0 km
  • Ferry Boat Inn0.9 km
  • Orchards Holiday Village0.9 km
  • Show Bar and Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Cake Society0.9 km
  • BB's0.8 km
  • Graze N Table0.4 km
  • Rose of Bengal0.4 km
  • Seaview0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Box Bar0.9 km
  • Cooks Fish \& Chip Van0.9 km
  • T\&Cake0.9 km
  • The Ferryboat Inn0.8 km
  • Bateman's Tower Café0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumbles Greengrocers0.3 km
  • Smiths of Essex Ltd0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alresford5.4 km
  • Great Bentley5.7 km
  • Wivenhoe7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing0.3 km