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Brightlingsea

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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

CO70DU

Colne Road

CO70EB

Osbornes Court

CO70PE

Walmer Close

CO70RH

St Andrews Place

CO70RL

Samsons Road

CO70BT

Station Road

CO70HY

Oysters Reach

CO70RS

Churchill Close

CO70SG

Bateman Road

CO70BD

Sydney Street

CO70BH

Lime Street

CO70GG

Brightlingsea Road

CO70PH

Queen Street

CO70HU

Eastern Road

CO70LE

Birch Close

CO70LH

Marsh Way

CO70RR

Deal Way

CO70SD

Folkards Lane

CO70FH

Waterside

CO70NG

Beaumont Avenue

CO70NT

Bellfield Avenue

CO70QL

Church Road

CO70QS

Tabor Close

CO70UD

Park Drive

CO70EN

Fair Close

CO70JN

Well Street

CO70NL

Regent Road

CO70TA

Campernell Close

CO70BY

Hall Cut

CO70LW

Haven Village

CO70UA

Chestnut Way

CO70EL

Mill Street

CO70FZ

Middleton Mews

CO70LJ

Walnut Way

CO70SL

Red Barn Road

CO70SX

Mill Street

CO70AJ

Tower Cut

CO70DZ

Nelson Street

CO70LL

Pyefleet Close

CO70RX

Marennes Crescent

CO70RZ

Church Road

Data Sources

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