Silcott Street is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0DR 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 Silcott Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0DP, CO7 0EA, CO7 0DN, CO7 0DS, CO7 0DL, CO7 0DZ, CO7 0DU, CO7 0DF, CO7 0DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 0DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 34% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 40.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 17.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 14.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 20.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 21.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silcott Street was 196.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 280.1% higher than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silcott Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 50th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Silcott Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-12-14 | £218,676 |
| 11 Silcott Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-25 | £181,079 |
| 7 Silcott Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-25 | £263,010 |
| 7 Silcott Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-06-30 | £258,353 |
| 14 Silcott Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-05-22 | £240,931 |
CO7 0DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tower - Community Cafe & Food Bank | Red Tower, Foss Islands Road | 177 yd | |
| Fresh Cafe | 64-70 Tower Street, Brightlingsea | 240 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Community Centre Coffee Morning | Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road | 248 yd | |
| Victoria Cafe | 22 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 258 yd | |
| Star Fast Food | 5 New Street, Brightlingsea | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 58 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 183 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Sailing Club | Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea | 281 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea | 296 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 41 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 352 yd | |
| UCSC Ltd (University Community Sailing Club) | The Old Sail Loft, Waterside | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview | 32 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 158 yd | |
| Winkies Fish And Chips | 7 - 9 New Street, Brightlingsea | 272 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 400 yd | |
| Rose of Bengal | 49 High Street, Brightlingsea | 469 yd | |
| Vinny's Pizza Shack | 5 Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Promenade Way Promenade Way PROMENADE WAY | swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Brightlingsea Regent Football Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Regent Road Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 936 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.