CO7 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Silcott Street, 0.3km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0DS represents 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 227.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00111655 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILCOTT STREET, CO7 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILCOTT STREET, CO7 0DS.
248
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0DS 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
CO7 0DS is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 227.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0DS. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,666
Flat
£ 124,000
5 sales · Mean £ 122,800
Terraced
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 210,399
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 205,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0DS has low crime rates — 46 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 House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen1.0 km
- The Cherry Tree0.8 km
- Ferry Boat Inn0.9 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.3 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.9 km
- BB's0.9 km
- Graze N Table0.4 km
- Rose of Bengal0.5 km
- Seaview0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- T\&Cake0.9 km
- The Ferryboat Inn0.9 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.4 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.3 km
- Cafe Lido0.4 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.4 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.3 km
- Great Bentley5.7 km
- Wivenhoe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Ferry Terminal0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70DS · Data under Open Government Licence