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Brightlingsea & Point Clear

About

Brightlingsea sits on the edge of the Colne Estuary, with its tidal creek and historic waterfront. The town centre leads down to a hard and a small harbour, used by local fishing boats and yachts. The surrounding saltmarshes and mudflats are part of a protected nature reserve, attracting wading birds.

Across the water, Point Clear is a coastal settlement on a narrow peninsula facing the open sea. It is dominated by a large static caravan park and a shingle beach. The area's Martello Tower, one of many built against Napoleonic invasion, now functions as a distinctive private residence overlooking the estuary mouth.

Area overview

On average Brightlingsea & Point Clear has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brightlingsea & Point Clear is £47,935 per year. There are 1 schools in Brightlingsea & Point Clear: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brightlingsea & Point Clear is home to around 8,907 people, with a population density of about 920.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Brightlingsea & Point Clear Population

8,907

Population density

920.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.7(+15%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.4(0%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.61(-51%)

Other theft

5.28(-5%)

Public order

3.93(-24%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

8,462

95.03%

Other White

153

1.72%

Irish

0.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.42%

Total population: 8,905

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,720

22.95%

No qualifications

1,695

22.62%

Level 3 (A level)

1,252

16.71%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,103

14.72%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

942

12.57%

Total 16+ residents: 7,494

Housing

Owns outright

1,885

46.19%

Owns with a mortgage

1,133

27.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

754

18.48%

Social rents from council

125

3.06%

Other social rented

2.28%

Total households: 4,081

Property prices in Brightlingsea & Point Clear

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Brightlingsea & Point Clear area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brightlingsea & Point Clear over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£347,500	£79,625	£242,500	£397,500	£450,000
Flats	15	£185,000	£81,150	£125,000	£228,750	£276,500
Semi-Detached	56	£275,000	£165,320	£235,000	£303,125	£355,625
Terraced	24	£211,500	£170,000	£194,500	£230,000	£288,800

10 years median price trend in Brightlingsea & Point Clear

All postcodes in Brightlingsea & Point Clear

CO70GY

Spring Road

CO70NB

Albert Road

CO70NU

Bellfield Close

CO70DU

Colne Road

CO70EB

Osbornes Court

CO70PE

Walmer Close

CO168LB

Point Clear Road

CO70BT

Station Road

CO70HY

Oysters Reach

CO70BD

Sydney Street

CO70BH

Lime Street

CO70PH

Queen Street

CO70HU

Eastern Road

CO70LE

Birch Close

CO70LH

Marsh Way

CO168LL

Colne Way

CO168NP

Alpha Road

CO168NT

Point Clear Road

CO70SD

Folkards Lane

CO70FH

Waterside

CO70NG

Beaumont Avenue

CO70NT

Bellfield Avenue

CO70UD

Park Drive

CO70EN

Fair Close

CO70JN

Well Street

CO70NL

Regent Road

CO70TA

Campernell Close

CO70BY

Hall Cut

CO70LW

Haven Village

CO168JE

Greenland Grove

CO70EL

Mill Street

CO70FZ

Middleton Mews

CO70LJ

Walnut Way

CO70SL

Red Barn Road

CO70SX

Mill Street

CO70AJ

Tower Cut

CO70DZ

Nelson Street

CO70LL

Pyefleet Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail