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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

CO70PZ

Kent Close

CO70DB

Wellington Street

CO70SP

Folkards Lane

CO70NL

Regent Road

CO70AW

Tower Street

CO70NZ

Regent Road

CO70BL

Fieldgate Dock

CO70DJ

New Street

CO70NU

Bellfield Close

CO70SG

Bateman Road

CO70DD

New Street

CO70RE

Fordwich Road

CO70HD

Chapel Road

CO70PW

Seaview Gardens

CO70HB

Chapel Road

CO70QZ

Olde Forge

CO70LG

Lower Park Road

CO70RY

The Woodlands

CO75AR

Victoria Place

CO70PA

Margaret Close

CO70HP

Lower Park Road

CO70ER

Hurst Close

CO70QB

Windsor Court

CO70JB

Ladysmith Avenue

CO70UB

Park Drive

CO70LX

Richard Avenue

CO70BD

Sydney Street

CO70JX

Lower Park Road

CO70PX

Cinque Port Road

CO70RB

Samsons Road

CO70UD

Park Drive

CO70BA

Fieldgate Dock

CO70PE

Walmer Close

CO70DY

Oyster Tank Road

CO70NX

Bellfield Avenue

CO70RX

Marennes Crescent

CO70EZ

Hurst Green

CO70LT

Charles Road

CO70SZ

Mill Street

CO70DL

Colne Road

CO70LP

Richard Avenue

CO70EP

Whitegate Road

CO70JE

Church Road

CO70NW

Regent Road

CO70NY

Regent Close

CO70JU

Park Drive

CO70NQ

John Street

CO70GA

Waterside Marina

CO75BA

Brightlingsea

CO70QP

Church Road

CO70BG

Sydney Street

CO70NT

Bellfield Avenue

CO70FE

Waterside Marina

CO70SS

Bell Green

CO70DH

New Street

CO70PH

Queen Street

CO70GE

Harbour Square

CO70FP

Wilfreds Way

CO70DF

Station Road

CO70LR

Elizabeth Way

CO70SL

Red Barn Road

CO70BX

Victoria Place

CO70NH

Bayard Avenue

CO70HN

Sydney Street

CO70QJ

Church Road

CO70PQ

New Park Gardens

CO70SX

Mill Street

CO70LZ

Edward Avenue

CO70LB

Planton Way

CO70GF

Brightlingsea

CO70GY

Spring Road

CO70BZ

New Street

CO70QX

The Grove

CO70EJ

Mill Street

CO70ES

Whitegate Road

CO70DZ

Nelson Street

CO70JW

Well Street

CO70RD

Hythe Grove

CO70RW

Samsons Road

CO70QS

Tabor Close

CO70RT

Pertwee Close

CO70EB

Osbornes Court

CO70FX

Waterside

CO70RN

Samsons Road

CO70BH

Lime Street

CO70AE

High Street

CO70PD

Winchelsea Place

CO70DN

Nelson Street

CO70DP

Silcott Street

CO70SN

Red Barn Road

CO70LH

Marsh Way

CO70DA

James Street

CO70PT

Sandwich Road

CO70NB

Albert Road

CO70QG

Church Road

CO70QW

Tudor Close

CO70PJ

Spring Road

CO70JA

York Road

CO70FH

Waterside

CO70JZ

Cedar Avenue

Data Sources

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