CO7 Postcode District
CO7 is the Postcode District for Brightlingsea, Colchester Essex
The CO7 postcode district is located in the CO Colchester postal area, CO7 has a population of 35,021 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 59.35 square miles (153.73 square kilometres or 37,986.52 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CO7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CO7
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District overview
In the CO7 postcode district, the primary settlement is Brightlingsea in the county of Essex. Other significant settlements within this district include Dedham, East Bergholt, Great Wenham, Higham, Holton St. Mary, Little Wenham, Stratford St. Mary, Ardleigh, Crockleford Heath, Elmstead, Frating, Great Bromley, Alresford, Great Bentley, Little Bentley, and Thorrington. The most significant post town in this district is Colchester, also located in the county of Essex.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CO7 0, covers Brightlingsea in Essex.
The sector CO7 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector CO7 6, covers East Bergholt and Stratford St. Mary in Suffolk.
The sector CO7 6, covers Dedham in Essex.
The sector CO7 7, covers Ardleigh and Elmstead and Great Bromley and Frating in Essex.
The sector CO7 8, covers Great Bentley and Alresford and Thorrington in Essex.
The sector CO7 9, covers Wivenhoe in Essex.
The post town for this district is COLCHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Tendring District (803 postal codes), followed by the Colchester District (B) area (330 postal codes), and finally, the Babergh District area (180 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Manningtree | 3.59 | NE |
| Colchester | 5.00 | W |
| West Mersea | 9.85 | SSW |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 9.86 | SE |
| Hadleigh | 9.99 | NNW |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 11.04 | ESE |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 11.65 | ESE |
| Harwich | 12.04 | ENE |
| Ipswich | 12.16 | NNE |
| Coggeshall | 14.21 | W |
| Kesgrave | 14.71 | NE |
| Felixstowe | 15.01 | ENE |
| Sudbury | 15.28 | NW |
| Acton | 15.83 | NW |
| Halstead | 16.55 | W |
| Needham Market | 17.50 | N |
| Witham | 17.55 | WSW |
| Southminster | 18.46 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,376
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | COLCHESTER | CO7 0 | 237 |
| Wivenhoe | COLCHESTER | CO7 9 | 236 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 109 |
| East Bergholt | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 93 |
| Great Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 89 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 87 |
| Alresford | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 75 |
| Elmstead | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 62 |
| Great Bromley | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 49 |
| Thorrington | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 41 |
| Elmstead | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 41 |
| Stratford St. Mary | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 37 |
| Frating | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 22 |
| Little Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 19 |
| Great Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 12 |
| East Bergholt | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 11 |
| Great Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 10 |
| Frating | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 10 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 9 |
| Holton St. Mary | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 9 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 9 |
| Great Bromley | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 8 |
| Great Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 8 |
| Elmstead | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 8 |
| Higham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 7 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 7 |
| Frating | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 7 |
| Crockleford Heath | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 6 |
| Little Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 5 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 5 |
| Stratford St. Mary | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 5 |
| Little Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 4 |
| East Bergholt | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 3 |
| Little Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 3 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 3 |
| Alresford | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 2 |
| Great Bromley | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 2 |
| Higham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 2 |
| Thorrington | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 2 |
| Great Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 2 |
| Great Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 2 |
| Alresford | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 1 |
| Little Bentley | COLCHESTER | CO7 8 | 1 |
| Wivenhoe | COLCHESTER | CO7 9 | 1 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Great Bromley | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Ardleigh | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Frating | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Great Bromley | COLCHESTER | CO7 7 | 1 |
| Little Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Great Wenham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Holton St. Mary | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Stratford St. Mary | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Dedham | COLCHESTER | CO7 6 | 1 |
| Brightlingsea | COLCHESTER | CO7 0 | 1 |
Street list for CO7
KINGFISHER LAKE
BENTLEY COUNTRY PARK, Great Bentley, Essex
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 39902691
WILLOW AVENUE
BENTLEY COUNTRY PARK, Great Bentley, Essex
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 39902693
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HARWICH ROAD | 72 |
| HARWICH ROAD | 72 |
| THOMAS STREET | 57 |
| ST OSYTH ROAD B1027 | 55 |
| SCHOOL ROAD | 50 |
| JUBILEE LANE | 49 |
| NELSON CLOSE | 47 |
| FOXHALL CLOSE | 45 |
| CHURCH ROAD B1029 | 45 |
| CAMPERNELL CLOSE | 43 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1820 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 385 |
| Other theft | 349 |
| Public order | 289 |
| Vehicle crime | 233 |
| Shoplifting | 213 |
| Burglary | 201 |
| Other crime | 115 |
| Drugs | 80 |
| Possession of weapons | 33 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | COLCHESTER | BRIGHTLINGSEA | 23 | CO7 0AE | View map |
| HIGH STREET | COLCHESTER | WIVENHOE | 20 | CO7 9BE | View map |
| VICTORIA PLACE | COLCHESTER | BRIGHTLINGSEA | 20 | CO7 0BX | View map |
| HIGH STREET | COLCHESTER | DEDHAM | 13 | CO7 6HA | View map |
| STATION ROAD | COLCHESTER | ALRESFORD | 8 | CO7 8BU | View map |
| PLOUGH ROAD | COLCHESTER | GREAT BENTLEY | 7 | CO7 8LA | View map |
| COLCHESTER MAIN ROAD | COLCHESTER | ALRESFORD | 6 | CO7 8DJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eastern Road , Brightlingsea , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 0HU
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Khine (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Colne Community School and College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Road , Brightlingsea , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 0QL
Headteacher: Mr Neil Gallagher (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Road , Brightlingsea , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 0QL
Headteacher: Mr Neil Gallagher
Ofsted rating: Good
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Parson's Field , Dedham , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 6BZ
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Chester (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
East Bergholt High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Heath Road , East Bergholt , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 6RJ
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Woodcock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , East Bergholt , Nr Colchester
Postcode: CO7 6SW
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Sampson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stratford St Mary Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stratford St Mary , Nr Colchester
Postcode: CO7 6YG
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Bilner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Market Field School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
School Road , Elmstead Market , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 7ET
Headteacher: Mr G R Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Market Field School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
School Road , Elmstead Market , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 7ET
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Whitehead (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brook Street , Great Bromley , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 7HX
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Keitch (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh
Phase: Primary
Address:
Colchester Road , Ardleigh , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 7NS
Headteacher: Mrs Lois Osborne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Elmstead Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 7YQ
Headteacher: Mr Ian MacDonald (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Alresford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ford Lane , Alresford , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 8AU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bryson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Bentley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plough Road , Great Bentley , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 8LD
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Caffull (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Broomgrove Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broome Grove , Off Heath Road , Wivenhoe , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 9QB
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Grigg (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broomgrove Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broome Grove , Wivenhoe , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 9QB
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Millfields Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bowes Road , Wivenhoe , Colchester
Postcode: CO7 9RD
Headteacher: Mrs Natasha Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colne View Dental Surgery | 53 LADYSMITH AVENUE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0JD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Brightling Sea Dental Practice | 36 HIGH STREET, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Wivenhoe Dental Practice | 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dedham Dental Surgery | PRINCEL LANE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6HE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Natrelles | 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Dental Distinction | 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dedham Health Centre | ROMAN PLACE, MANNINGTREE ROAD, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6DU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Great Bentley Surgery | THE HOLLIES, THE GREEN, GREAT BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8PJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 250691 |
| 3 | Wivenhoe Surgery | WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 824447 |
| 4 | The Ardleigh Surgery | DOCTORS SURGERY, DEDHAM ROAD, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 7LD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 230224 |
| 5 | Constable Country Rural Medical Practice | CONSTABLE COUNTRY MP, HEATH ROAD, EAST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6RT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 298272 |
| 6 | Colne Medical Centre | 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 302522 |
| 7 | Coach Road Surgery | 1 COACH ROAD, ALRESFORD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8EA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Elmstead Surgery | CHAPEL LANE, ELMSTEAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 7AG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Constable Country Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | HEATH ROAD, EAST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, CO7 6RT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Colne Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, CO7 0DT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gp Pharmacies Ltd | THE GREEN PHARMACY, THE GREEN, GREAT BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8PW | PHARMACY | Call 01206 250120 |
| 2 | Boots | 52 VICTORIA PLACE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, CO7 0AB | PHARMACY | Call 01206 302029 |
| 3 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | GASTON STREET, EAST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6SE | PHARMACY | Call 01206 298267 |
| 4 | Boots | 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA | PHARMACY | Call 01206 823605 |
| 5 | Dedham Pharmacy | HIGH STREET, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6DE | PHARMACY | Call 01206 322109 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick & Menzies (brightlingsea) | 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Wivenhoe Eyes Open | 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £512,294 | 274 | £492,841 | 329 | £512,456 | 290 | £501,584 | 427 |
| Semi-detached | £314,100 | 223 | £314,367 | 209 | £333,034 | 186 | £319,128 | 225 |
| Terraced | £266,446 | 84 | £298,909 | 92 | £300,853 | 92 | £294,541 | 133 |
| Flats | £217,031 | 39 | £184,914 | 45 | £202,951 | 46 | £206,687 | 73 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Great Bentley
CRS Code: GRB
Operator: LE
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Alresford (Essex)
CRS Code: ALR
Operator: LE
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Wivenhoe
CRS Code: WIV
Operator: LE
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 38.44
Average Driving Distance: 34.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CO7 0 | Brightlingsea Delivery Office |
| CO7 6 | Stratford St. Mary Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 6 | East Bergholt Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 6 | Dedham Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 7 | Colchester Delivery Office |
| CO7 7 | Ardleigh Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 7 | Great Bromley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 7 | Elmstead Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 8 | Alresford (co) Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 8 | Thorrington Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 8 | Great Bentley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO7 9 | Wivenhoe Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | O | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| C | O | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CO7 postal code is Brightlingsea followed by Wivenhoe, and Great Bentley.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The CO7 Postcode shares a border with IP7 (Hadleigh, Elmsett, Bildeston), IP8 (Bramford, IPSWICH, Sproughton), CO11 (Lawford, Mistley, Brantham), CO2 (COLCHESTER, Layer-de-la-Haye, Birch), CO4 (COLCHESTER, Highwoods, Boxted), CO6 (Coggeshall, Earls Colne, West Bergholt), CO16 (CLACTON-ON-SEA, St. Osyth, Little Clacton) and IP9 (Capel St. Mary, Holbrook, Shotley Gate).
Maps and visuals
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