Waterside is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0BB 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 0BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0BL, CO7 0DW, CO7 0BA, CO7 0DH, CO7 0AY, CO7 0GE, CO7 0FH, CO7 0AZ, CO7 0GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO7 0BB is primarily male, with 57.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 42.1% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 57.9% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 27.7% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 51% | 11.7% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16% | 15.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 36.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 97% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.6% | 92.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Waterside has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 85th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Waterside, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £6,600,000 | 2017-02-23 | £7,656,999 |
| The Wreck House Waterside, Colchester, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £50,000 | 2009-11-23 | £87,248 |
CO7 0BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 4,704 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 | 1,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Harbour Square | 1 Harbour Square, Waterside Marina | 89 yd | |
| BWYC 'The Old Sail Loft' | University Yacht Club, 45 Waterside | 115 yd | |
| Coach House Coffee Shop | The Coach House, Waterside | 203 yd | |
| The Waterside Fish and Chips | Waterside Cafe, 59 Waterside | 203 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Sailing Club | Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea | 70 yd | |
| UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club) | The Old Sail Loft, Waterside | 203 yd | |
| Colne Yacht Club | Waterside, Brightlingsea | 203 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 58 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 397 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview | 32 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 403 yd | |
| Winkies Fish And Chips | 7 - 9 New Street, Brightlingsea | 493 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 620 yd | |
| Rose of Bengal | 49 High Street, Brightlingsea | 653 yd | |
| BB's | Ferry Boat Inn, Tower Estate | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Promenade Way Promenade Way PROMENADE WAY | swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 681 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.