CO7 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 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 0DT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00111655 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, CO7 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, CO7 0DT.
248
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0DT 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 0DT 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 mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0DT. 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
£ 141,750
2 sales · Mean £ 141,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0DT 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
10 nearby- Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Ferry Boat Inn1.0 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.4 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.8 km
- BB's1.0 km
- Graze N Table0.4 km
- Rose of Bengal0.5 km
- Seaview0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- T\&Cake1.0 km
- The Ferryboat Inn1.0 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.4 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.4 km
- Cafe Lido0.4 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.4 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.4 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.2 km
- Great Bentley5.6 km
- Wivenhoe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.0 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Victoria Place0.3 km
- Lower Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70DT · Data under Open Government Licence