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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 45 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
45
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
26.38(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-30%)
Public order
4.38(-16%)
Other theft
4.38(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-65%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Detached22£383,750
Flats15£185,000
Semi-Detached62£280,000
Terraced24£211,500

10 years median price trend in Brightlingsea

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

All postcodes in Brightlingsea

CO70HA

Hurst Green

CO70AA

Victoria Place

CO70AZ

Waterside

CO70EQ

Back Waterside Lane

CO70PP

Seaview Road

CO70SR

Stoney Lane

CO70TB

Campernell Close

CO70AX

Waterside

CO70BZ

New Street

CO70FN

Stephens Drive

CO70FU

Middleton Mews

CO70HP

Lower Park Road

CO70LQ

Lower Park Road

CO70EH

Hurst Green

CO70LP

Richard Avenue

CO70QX

The Grove

CO70GA

Waterside Marina

CO70JA

York Road

CO70JJ

Dean Street

CO70JY

Ash Close

CO70HZ

Western Road

CO70DH

New Street

CO70JD

Ladysmith Avenue

CO70DB

Wellington Street

CO70QB

Windsor Court

CO70ET

Creekhurst Close

CO70LU

Springfields

CO70QH

Church Road

CO70SU

Lower Farm Lane

CO70BX

Victoria Place

CO70FE

Waterside Marina

CO70FX

Waterside

CO70JP

Upper Park Road

CO70PZ

Kent Close

CO70QR

Manor House Way

CO70UZ

Hazel Mews

CO70GZ

Ophir Road

CO70LF

Beacon Close

CO70DP

Silcott Street

CO70HB

Chapel Road

CO70NY

Regent Close

CO70PW

Seaview Gardens

CO70AR

Copperas Road

CO70AY

Waterside

CO70PQ

New Park Gardens

CO70RY

The Woodlands

CO70JX

Lower Park Road

CO70NN

Regent Road

CO70DG

Francis Street

CO70DR

Silcott Street

CO70JR

Spring Chase

CO70JW

Well Street

CO70EY

Kirkhurst Close

CO70LT

Charles Road

CO70RW

Samsons Road

CO70UL

Regent Road

CO70DY

Oyster Tank Road

CO70PS

Dover Road

CO70LN

Darcy Way

CO70FP

Wilfreds Way

CO70HH

Promenade Way

CO70LB

Planton Way

CO70EX

Greenhurst Road

CO70FW

Pannell Place

CO70GB

Waterside Marina

CO70GH

Sydney Street

CO70NZ

Regent Road

CO70JB

Ladysmith Avenue

CO70SP

Folkards Lane

CO75AR

Victoria Place

CO70FA

Red Barn Close

CO70JF

Church Road

CO70SJ

Red Barn Road

CO70EJ

Mill Street

CO70AW

Tower Street

CO70NH

Bayard Avenue

CO70NR

Regent Road

CO70PN

Spring Road

CO70PU

Dover Road

CO70FQ

Sycamore Mews

CO70HF

Hill House Court

CO70NE

George Avenue

CO70PX

Cinque Port Road

CO70LR

Elizabeth Way

CO70PR

Seaview Road

CO70RJ

Romney Close

CO70SA

Moverons Lane

CO70NJ

Recreation Way

CO70QG

Church Road

CO70SN

Red Barn Road

CO70DA

James Street

CO70GE

Harbour Square

CO70PA

Margaret Close

CO70PD

Winchelsea Place

CO70QN

Manor House Way

CO70SH

Red Barn Road

CO70EU

Whitegate Road

CO70EZ

Hurst Green

CO70NQ

John Street

CO70AG

High Street

Data Sources

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