CO7 0EJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.1km from Hurst Green in Brightlingsea. Administratively it sits within Brightlingsea ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For serious buyers, CO7 0EJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, down 29.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO7 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00111654 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, CO7 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, CO7 0EJ.
287
48
£ 37,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO7 0EJ — age 48, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO7 0EJ. The average age is 48.0. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,999
5 sales · Mean £ 254,499
Detached
£ 399,995
3 sales · Mean £ 386,663
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO7 0EJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Cake Society0.9 km
- Graze N Table0.5 km
- Rose of Bengal0.4 km
- Seaview0.8 km
- Winkies Fish And Chips0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brightlingsea Sailing Club1.0 km
- UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club)0.8 km
- Brightlingsea Football Club0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft'0.8 km
- Coach House Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Fresh Cafe0.6 km
- No. 1 Harbour Square0.9 km
- The Waterside Fish and Chips0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumbles Greengrocers0.5 km
- Smiths of Essex Ltd0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Daily0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Bentley5.2 km
- Alresford5.5 km
- Weeley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hurst Green0.2 km
- Hurst Green0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Chapel Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO70EJ · Data under Open Government Licence