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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

CO70BG

Sydney Street

CO70FY

Waterside

CO70QT

Church Road

CO70DT

Station Road

CO70FL

Brian House Court

CO70JL

Upper Park Road

CO70JZ

Cedar Avenue

CO70QQ

Love Lane

CO70GJ

Weavers Close

CO70LS

Anne Close

CO70QP

Church Road

CO70RE

Fordwich Road

CO70RP

Samsons Close

CO70BA

Fieldgate Dock

CO70FF

Waterside Marina

CO70NX

Bellfield Avenue

CO70PL

North Road

CO70FR

Florence Place

CO70FT

Keats Crescent

CO70RN

Samsons Road

CO70FD

Thomas Street

CO70FJ

Chapel Mews

CO70JG

Upper Park Road

CO70JS

Lower Park Road

CO70RG

Maltings Road

CO75BA

Brightlingsea

CO70LA

Elm Drive

CO70HX

Red Barn Road

CO70NP

Brightlingsea

CO70PB

Hastings Place

CO70BE

Sydney Street

CO70DL

Colne Road

CO75AQ

Victoria Place

CO70LX

Richard Avenue

CO70SQ

Morses Lane

CO70SZ

Mill Street

CO70AN

Tower Street

CO70AP

Copperas Road

CO70HD

Chapel Road

CO70HJ

Promenade Way

CO70HN

Sydney Street

CO70RQ

Sarre Way

CO70RU

Marennes Crescent

CO70ST

Robinson Road

CO70BP

Victoria Place

CO70FG

Sydney Street

CO70NA

John Street

CO70HG

Hurst Green

CO70DD

New Street

CO70DF

Station Road

CO70DJ

New Street

CO70EA

Duke Street

CO70JQ

Lodge Road

CO70PJ

Spring Road

CO70QJ

Church Road

CO70RT

Pertwee Close

CO70ES

Whitegate Road

CO70HE

Chapel Road

CO70EP

Whitegate Road

CO70NW

Regent Road

CO70AQ

High Street

CO70ND

Stanley Avenue

CO70NS

Southway

CO70SF

Morses Lane

CO70SY

Granville Way

CO70BL

Fieldgate Dock

CO70DS

Silcott Street

CO70EG

High Street

CO70GF

Brightlingsea

CO70JU

Park Drive

CO70QU

Church Road

CO70SS

Bell Green

CO78WG

Victoria Place

CO70JT

Park Drive

CO70QA

Cinque Port Road

CO70ER

Hurst Close

CO70FS

Chapman Close

CO70PT

Sandwich Road

CO70GD

Waterside Marina

CO70RD

Hythe Grove

CO70DW

Oyster Tank Road

CO70LZ

Edward Avenue

CO70QZ

Olde Forge

CO70SB

Ford Lane

CO70HT

Victoria Place

CO70JH

Dean Street

CO70LG

Lower Park Road

CO70RB

Samsons Road

CO70AB

Victoria Place

CO70AE

High Street

CO70DN

Nelson Street

CO70JE

Church Road

CO70LD

Willow Close

CO70QW

Tudor Close

CO70RA

Rye Close

CO70UB

Park Drive

CO70AL

Tower Street

CO70GY

Spring Road

CO70NB

Albert Road

CO70NU

Bellfield Close

Data Sources

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