Living in CO7, Tendring
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CO7 in Tendring. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central CO7 sold at a median of £395,000 across 30 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Tendring are down 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 6 schools within about 3 miles, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CO7 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Tendring pays £2,270 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 20 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 14 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Tendring: £259,568, down 1.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
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Council tax at Band D in Tendring: £2,270 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare CO7 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CO7 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CO7
30 recorded home sales on the streets around central CO7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £395,000 and a range from £125,000 to £2,800,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escana Church Road, CO7 7AW | Semi-detached | £380,000 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Brybrook Chapel Lane, CO7 7AG | Detached | £295,000 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Shaftesbury House Clacton Road, CO7 7DB | Detached | £2,800,000 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| The Lodge Clacton Road, CO7 7DB | Detached | £860,000 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 34 Church Road, CO7 7AW | Detached | £545,000 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Pavilion View, CO7 7GP | Detached | £417,000 | 26 Feb 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi away | 1.14 mi 2025/26 |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | 3.39 mi 2025/26 |
| Alresford Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi away | 10.77 mi 2025/26 |
| Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 3.0 mi away | no figure |
| Millfields Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.3 mi away | 0.78 mi 2025/26 |
| Market Field School | Good | 0.6 mi away | no figure |
Schools in CO7 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School | Primary | 0.78 mi | 2025/26 |
| Elmstead Primary School | Primary | 1.14 mi | 2025/26 |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 1.37 mi | 2025/26 |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley | Primary | 3.39 mi | 2025/26 |
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3.87 mi | 2026/27 |
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4.56 mi | 2026/27 |
| East Bergholt High School | Secondary | 7.08 mi | 2026/27 |
| Alresford Primary School | Primary | 10.77 mi | 2025/26 |
5 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.8% |
| Professional occupations | 13.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How CO7 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: under-15s, down 1.7 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of CO7 (E01022051, 1,542 residents in 2021, up 6.2% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: under-15s, down 1.7 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83.3% | 84.6% | +1.3 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 10.3% | 10.4% | +0.1 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 4.2% | 4.6% | +0.4 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 22.7% | 23.9% | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 22.9% | 24.3% | +1.4 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.5% | 5.1% | +0.6 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 81.1% | 80.5% | -0.6 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 97.7% | 97.8% | +0.1 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
20 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CO7 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Tendring's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
5 restaurants within range of central CO7.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Tendring pays £2,270 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.2% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Tendring, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,844 | +1.9% |
| 2022-23 | £1,923 | +4.3% |
| 2023-24 | £1,999 | +4.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,094 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,178 | +4.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,270 | +4.2% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Tendring, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about CO7
What is the average house price in CO7?
The average sold price in Tendring is £259,568 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CO7?
Prices in Tendring are down 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CO7?
The median of 30 recorded sales around central CO7 in the last 2 years is £395,000, ranging from £125,000 to £2,800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CO7?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central CO7, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CO7?
20 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO7 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CO7 at risk of flooding?
Central CO7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CO7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £395,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 20 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CO7 safe?
20 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CO7 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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