Waterside is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0AY is located in the Brightlingsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0DH, CO7 0AZ, CO7 0FH, CO7 0BB, CO7 0AW, CO7 0BD, CO7 0GE, CO7 0BL, CO7 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 0AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 38% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 40.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 43.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 29.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 96% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 94.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 94.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterside has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Waterside, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-05-18 | £436,895 |
| 21 Waterside, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1999-11-23 | £180,392 |
| 33 Waterside, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1999-08-26 | £502,632 |
| 33 Waterside, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1997-11-18 | £297,796 |
CO7 0AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CO7 0AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision) Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | 1out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft' | University Yacht Club, 45 Waterside | 48 yd | |
| No. 1 Harbour Square | 1 Harbour Square, Waterside Marina | 95 yd | |
| Coach House Coffee Shop | The Coach House, Waterside | 151 yd | |
| The Waterside Fish and Chips | Waterside Cafe, 59 Waterside | 151 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Sailing Club | Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea | 146 yd | |
| UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club) | The Old Sail Loft, Waterside | 151 yd | |
| Colne Yacht Club | Waterside, Brightlingsea | 151 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 58 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 416 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview | 32 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 407 yd | |
| Winkies Fish And Chips | 7 - 9 New Street, Brightlingsea | 456 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 580 yd | |
| Rose of Bengal | 49 High Street, Brightlingsea | 600 yd | |
| BB's | Ferry Boat Inn, Tower Estate | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Promenade Way Promenade Way PROMENADE WAY | swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Brightlingsea Regent Football Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.