CO7 0DZ is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Street, 0.2km from Brightlingsea in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO7 0DZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00111657 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, CO7 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, CO7 0DZ.
238
41
£ 37,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO7 0DZ 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO7 0DZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0DZ. The average age is 40.7. 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
£ 173,000
16 sales · Mean £ 185,703
Semi-Detached
£ 224,000
12 sales · Mean £ 237,375
Detached
£ 233,500
2 sales · Mean £ 233,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0DZ has low crime rates — 43 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 Inn1.0 km
- Brightlingsea Sailing Club0.3 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Cake Society0.8 km
- BB's0.9 km
- Graze N Table0.3 km
- Rose of Bengal0.3 km
- Seaview0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- T\&Cake1.0 km
- The Ferryboat Inn0.9 km
- Bateman's Tower Café0.5 km
- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.3 km
- Cafe Lido0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.3 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alresford5.3 km
- Great Bentley5.6 km
- Wivenhoe7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Victoria Place0.2 km
- Ferry Terminal0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70DZ · Data under Open Government Licence