Creekhurst Close is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0ET 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 Creekhurst Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0ER, CO7 0EX, CO7 0ES, CO7 0EU, CO7 0EN, CO7 0EP, CO7 0FJ, CO7 0EY, CO7 0HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 0ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 33.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 13.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 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 | 35.4% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 16.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 22% | 16.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 27.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.8% | 96.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creekhurst Close was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creekhurst Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Creekhurst Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-14 | £215,000 |
| 12A Creekhurst Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-01 | £186,517 |
| 12 Creekhurst Close, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-29 | £223,511 |
| 11 Creekhurst Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-13 | £197,371 |
| 3 Creekhurst Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-04-28 | £205,622 |
CO7 0ET 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO7 0ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Massala | 33 Tower Street, Brightlingsea | 629 yd | |
| Joy Thai Kitchen | 1A New Street, Brightlingsea | 689 yd | |
| Star Fast Food | 5 New Street, Brightlingsea | 736 yd | |
| Fresh Cafe | 64-70 Tower Street, Brightlingsea | 753 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 48 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosebud | Rosebud Inn, 67 Hurst Green | 256 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea | 693 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Bayard Recreation Ground | 722 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 41 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 824 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Football Club | Brightlingsea United Football Club, North Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Bengal | 49 High Street, Brightlingsea | 523 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 638 yd | |
| Bull Burger BBQ | 27 Bellfield Avenue, Brightlingsea | 695 yd | |
| Winkies Fish And Chips | 7 - 9 New Street, Brightlingsea | 736 yd | |
| The Cake Society | 9 Kent Close, Brightlingsea | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 760 yd | |
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regent Road Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Brightlingsea Regent Football Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,033 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.