Postcode CO7 0LG is located in a rural town, within the Brightlingsea ward of Tendring in the East of England region, and forms part of the Brightlingsea & Point Clear area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brightlingsea & Point Clear is £47,935 per year. The nearest station is Alresford (Essex), about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lower Park Playing Field.
Brightlingsea & Point Clear has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Brightlingsea & Point Clear has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brightlingsea & Point Clear is £47,935 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO7 0LG.
Brightlingsea & Point Clear near CO7 0LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alresford (Essex) located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lower Park Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Lower Park Playing Field |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £312 per square foot) in Brightlingsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £391,250 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £270,000 | £314 |
| Terraced | 19 | £235,000 | £311 |
| Flats | 12 | £142,500 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302,500 | £87,000 | £217,500 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | £322,000 | £112,000 | £221,500 | £198,000 |
| 2018 | £302,500 | £128,500 | £235,000 | £204,500 |
| 2019 | £329,995 | £188,750 | £229,000 | £186,000 |
| 2020 | £346,500 | £180,000 | £227,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | £382,000 | £200,625 | £245,000 | £235,250 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £177,500 | £278,750 | £239,000 |
| 2023 | £415,000 | £157,500 | £269,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £147,500 | £272,250 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £402,500 | £135,000 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £169,500 | £255,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £213 | £241 | £260 |
| 2017 | £273 | £212 | £261 | £256 |
| 2018 | £290 | £227 | £275 | £259 |
| 2019 | £275 | £245 | £240 | £257 |
| 2020 | £294 | £236 | £277 | £261 |
| 2021 | £304 | £265 | £282 | £282 |
| 2022 | £329 | £273 | £348 | £301 |
| 2023 | £345 | £253 | £339 | £291 |
| 2024 | £333 | £246 | £314 | £316 |
| 2025 | £349 | £265 | £322 | £311 |
| 2026 | £315 | £211 | £324 | £308 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO7 0LG.
In the CO7 0LG postcode area, located within Brightlingsea & Point Clear, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO7 0LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CO-OP Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BT | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 20-21 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 44-45 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Tendring district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO7 0LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham David Steady
Brightlingsea - Elected 4 May 2023
Jayne Beverley Chapman
Brightlingsea - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Barry
Brightlingsea - Elected 4 May 2023
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO7 0LG records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CO7 0LG in Brightlingsea & Point Clear is £272,500 (about £312 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CO7 0LG, including Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement) and Colne Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CO7 0LG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex covering CO7 0LG is Bernard Jenkin (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graham David Steady (Independent), Jayne Beverley Chapman (Independent) and Mick Barry (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.