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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 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

CO70SQ

Morses Lane

CO70EU

Whitegate Road

CO70JT

Park Drive

CO70HG

Hurst Green

CO70AR

Copperas Road

CO70TA

Campernell Close

CO70NN

Regent Road

CO70LL

Pyefleet Close

CO70BT

Station Road

CO70UZ

Hazel Mews

CO70JS

Lower Park Road

CO70SU

Lower Farm Lane

CO70RR

Deal Way

CO70DR

Silcott Street

CO70FN

Stephens Drive

CO70SY

Granville Way

CO70FJ

Chapel Mews

CO70QL

Church Road

CO70EH

Hurst Green

CO70HH

Promenade Way

CO70HE

Chapel Road

CO70AN

Tower Street

CO70BY

Hall Cut

CO70PR

Seaview Road

CO70QQ

Love Lane

CO70DU

Colne Road

CO70FY

Waterside

CO70JL

Upper Park Road

CO70AQ

High Street

CO70EQ

Back Waterside Lane

CO70JY

Ash Close

CO70DW

Oyster Tank Road

CO70LN

Darcy Way

CO70NR

Regent Road

CO70EX

Greenhurst Road

CO70ST

Robinson Road

CO70DG

Francis Street

CO70JN

Well Street

CO70PP

Seaview Road

CO70GZ

Ophir Road

CO70FT

Keats Crescent

Data Sources

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