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Brightlingsea & Point Clear

About

Brightlingsea and Point Clear are located on the eastern edge of Tendring, along the Colne Estuary. The area is known for its coastal setting, with a mix of marshes, creeks, and open water. Brightlingsea has a small harbour and a historic waterfront, while Point Clear is quieter, with a shingle beach and views across to Mersea Island. The landscape is largely flat, with walking and cycling routes along the sea wall.

The area has a mix of residential and maritime activity, with boatyards and sailing clubs. Brightlingsea retains some traditional fishing and boat-building, while Point Clear is more focused on leisure and holiday homes. The nearby Alresford Creek and St Osyth marshes provide habitats for wildlife, particularly wading birds. Public transport links are limited, with most travel relying on roads.

Area overview

On average Brightlingsea & Point Clear has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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 of residents in Brightlingsea & Point Clear is £37,900 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Brightlingsea & Point Clear Population

8,907

Population density

920.8 per km²

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

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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Brightlingsea & Point Clear area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £485,000.

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	28	£347,500	£128,788	£243,625	£392,500	£446,500
Flats	16	£185,000	£81,375	£130,000	£219,375	£292,500
Semi-Detached	58	£272,500	£173,192	£235,000	£304,375	£355,375
Terraced	27	£213,000	£172,310	£196,250	£255,000	£340,500

10 years median price trend in Brightlingsea & Point Clear

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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