Marennes Crescent is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0RX 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 Marennes Crescent, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0RY, CO7 0JG, CO7 0QR, CO7 0JQ, CO7 0JH, CO7 0RT, CO7 0UA, CO7 0RU, CO7 0LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 0RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO7 0RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.5% | 17.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.5% | 64.5% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 17.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.7% | 98.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marennes Crescent was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Alresford & Elmstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marennes Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead and the 219th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood, 2A Marennes Crescent, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-07-07 | £639,948 |
| 14 Marennes Crescent, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-16 | £573,000 |
| 5 Marennes Crescent, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-09-12 | £555,233 |
| 11 Marennes Crescent, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2014-01-03 | £464,641 |
| 3 Marennes Crescent, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2009-09-18 | £628,769 |
CO7 0RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 0RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 5,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 5,391 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 | 428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac's Plaice | 1 - 3 Church Road, Brightlingsea | 267 yd | |
| Cafe Chic | 48 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 802 yd | |
| Victoria Cafe | 22 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 846 yd | |
| Red Tower - Community Cafe & Food Bank | Red Tower, Foss Islands Road | 870 yd | |
| Joy Thai Kitchen | 1A New Street, Brightlingsea | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck & Pheasant / Coot \& Moorhen | 27 Manor House Way, Brightlingsea | 129 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 29 Church Road, Brightlingsea | 201 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Football Club | Brightlingsea United Football Club, North Road | 487 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Bayard Recreation Ground | 665 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 41 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinny's Pizza Shack | 5 Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea | 457 yd | |
| The Cake Society | 9 Kent Close, Brightlingsea | 552 yd | |
| Bull Burger BBQ | 27 Bellfield Avenue, Brightlingsea | 836 yd | |
| Seaview | 32 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 878 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | Fiveways Superstore, Samsons Road | 688 yd | |
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 802 yd | |
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Regent Football Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Brightlingsea Sports Centre CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 441 yd |
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| Regent Road Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Strangers Corner Sports Complex CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 728 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.