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About

Brightlingsea ward encompasses the coastal town of Brightlingsea and its immediate surrounding rural area on the north side of the Colne Estuary. The town itself has a working harbour and a historic hard, serving both commercial vessels and leisure craft. The coastline here includes a mix of sheltered waters, mudflats, and a shingle beach, with views across to Mersea Island. The ward's landscape transitions inland to farmland and areas of woodland.

The town centre is focused around the High Street and Victoria Place, with independent shops and local services. Brightlingsea retains a distinct maritime character, historically linked to shipbuilding and oyster fishing. It is known for its active sailing clubs and regular regattas. The area includes the residential streets of the town and the more dispersed properties in the parish's outlying hamlets and countryside.

Area overview

On average Brightlingsea has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brightlingsea is £49,681 per year. There are 2 schools in Brightlingsea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brightlingsea is home to around 8,680 people, with a population density of about 776.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brightlingsea Population
8,680
Population density
776.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.88(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.72(-59%)
Other theft
4.72(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-27%)
Public order
3.8(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,238
94.9%
Other White
152
1.75%
Irish
51
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.55%
Other Asian
33
0.38%
Total population: 8,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,793
24.57%
No qualifications
1,442
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,246
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,117
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
930
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,785
44.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,152
28.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
739
18.51%
Social rents from council
126
3.16%
Other social rented
100
2.51%
Total households: 3,992

Property prices in Brightlingsea

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 in Brightlingsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £709,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brightlingsea in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£392,500
Flats13£150,000
Semi-Detached67£280,000
Terraced22£225,000

10 years median price trend in Brightlingsea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brightlingsea.

All postcodes in Brightlingsea

CO70DS

Silcott Street

CO70LJ

Walnut Way

CO70GB

Waterside Marina

CO70LS

Anne Close

CO70JJ

Dean Street

CO70AZ

Waterside

CO70FD

Thomas Street

CO70EL

Mill Street

CO70AL

Tower Street

CO70FQ

Sycamore Mews

CO70GH

Sydney Street

CO70LU

Springfields

CO70SB

Ford Lane

CO70JR

Spring Chase

CO70NS

Southway

CO70HZ

Western Road

CO70RS

Churchill Close

CO70LD

Willow Close

CO70JG

Upper Park Road

CO70RZ

Church Road

CO75AQ

Victoria Place

CO70HT

Victoria Place

CO70SA

Moverons Lane

CO70PU

Dover Road

CO70AB

Victoria Place

CO70HX

Red Barn Road

CO70NE

George Avenue

CO70QT

Church Road

CO70FG

Sydney Street

CO70QA

Cinque Port Road

CO70RA

Rye Close

CO70DT

Station Road

CO70HA

Hurst Green

CO70LE

Birch Close

CO70NJ

Recreation Way

CO70PN

Spring Road

CO70AG

High Street

CO70FA

Red Barn Close

CO70RU

Marennes Crescent

CO70HY

Oysters Reach

CO70SD

Folkards Lane

CO70FU

Middleton Mews

CO70GJ

Weavers Close

CO70QH

Church Road

CO70RP

Samsons Close

CO70FW

Pannell Place

CO70UL

Regent Road

CO70LQ

Lower Park Road

CO70RG

Maltings Road

CO70JD

Ladysmith Avenue

CO70GD

Waterside Marina

CO70NA

John Street

CO70FF

Waterside Marina

CO70PL

North Road

CO70AA

Victoria Place

CO70SR

Stoney Lane

CO70PS

Dover Road

CO70ET

Creekhurst Close

CO70BE

Sydney Street

CO70QU

Church Road

CO70LA

Elm Drive

CO78WG

Victoria Place

CO70RQ

Sarre Way

CO70TB

Campernell Close

CO70JP

Upper Park Road

CO70HU

Eastern Road

CO70RH

St Andrews Place

CO70RL

Samsons Road

CO70NG

Beaumont Avenue

CO70FZ

Middleton Mews

CO70FS

Chapman Close

CO70JH

Dean Street

CO70RJ

Romney Close

CO70HF

Hill House Court

CO70NP

Brightlingsea

CO70FL

Brian House Court

CO70LW

Haven Village

CO70EY

Kirkhurst Close

CO70AJ

Tower Cut

CO70SF

Morses Lane

CO70SJ

Red Barn Road

CO70QN

Manor House Way

CO70AP

Copperas Road

CO70LF

Beacon Close

CO70PB

Hastings Place

CO70SH

Red Barn Road

CO70EA

Duke Street

CO70UA

Chestnut Way

CO70FR

Florence Place

CO70AY

Waterside

CO70EG

High Street

CO70EN

Fair Close

CO70ND

Stanley Avenue

CO70HJ

Promenade Way

CO70GG

Brightlingsea Road

CO70BP

Victoria Place

CO70AX

Waterside

CO70JQ

Lodge Road

CO70JF

Church Road

CO70QR

Manor House Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.