Spring Chase Brightlingsea, Tendring
18 addresses across 1 postcode (CO7), about 180 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 39901700.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £269,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tendring costs £2,270 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alresford (Essex), about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Springmead Garden, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Colne Medical Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £269,995 | £269,995 | £269,995 |
| 2019 | 2 | £436,500 | £278,000 | £595,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £262,500 | £255,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £235,000 | £210,000 | £260,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £245,000 | £135,000 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £201,375 | £102,750 | £300,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £125,000 | £120,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2020 | 10 CO7 0JR | Detached | £269,995 | |
| 23 Sep 2019 | 2 CO7 0JR | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 14 May 2019 | 8 CO7 0JR | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2018 | 10 CO7 0JR | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2018 | 41 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 14A CO7 0JR | Flat or maisonette | £134,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 2A CO7 0JR | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2015 | 41 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2014 | 15 CO7 0JR | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 39 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 37 CO7 0JR | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 10 CO7 0JR | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2011 | 10 CO7 0JR | Detached | £152,500 | |
| 21 Apr 2010 | 9 CO7 0JR | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 14 CO7 0JR | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2008 | 39 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £102,750 | |
| 28 Feb 2008 | 37 CO7 0JR | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2007 | 2A CO7 0JR | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2007 | 14 CO7 0JR | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2007 | 14A CO7 0JR | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2006 | 17 CO7 0JR | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | 17 CO7 0JR | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2006 | 14 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2005 | 14 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 27 May 1999 | 2A CO7 0JR | Detached | £98,000 | |
| 14 Apr 1999 | 17 CO7 0JR | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 41 CO7 0JR | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1997 | 11 CO7 0JR | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 16 Jan 1996 | 10 CO7 0JR | Detached | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 2, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 2a, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 8, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 10, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 11, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 14, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 15, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 37, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 39, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
- 41, Spring Chase, Brightlingsea
Council tax
What each band costs in Tendring in 2026-27: Band D £2,270 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,513 | £1,765 | £2,017 | £2,270 | £2,774 | £3,278 | £3,783 | £4,539 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026: BT, Permanent reinstatement, two-way signals, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 9 m and 15 m above sea level (12 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO7 0JR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alresford (Essex) 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Great Bentley 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Wivenhoe 352,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Chase Brightlingsea | 70 m |
| Ferry terminal | Brightlingsea Ferry Landing | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 35.3 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 54.8 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colne Medical Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colne View Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | Clacton Hospital | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Brightlingsea Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springmead Garden 3,030 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Western Promenade 11 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Jacobes Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobes Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Martello tower A and associated battery, Stone Point | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Wick's Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| St Osyth Stone Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Brightlingsea Beach | Beach | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Big Wapping Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 18 |
8 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tendring: see them on the Tendring page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colne Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Salad and Meze Bar CO7 0JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Football Club CO7 0PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Four Winds CO7 0JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Brightlingsea Junior School CO7 0HU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Infant School CO7 0HU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| The Kings Head CO7 0HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Tesco CO7 0AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Cafe Chic CO7 0AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Brightlingsea Play Centre CO7 0NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Victoria Cafe CO7 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Curry and Crust Pizza CO7 0BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| River Colne Cafe CO7 0EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Red Tower - Community Cafe & Food Bank | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| The Olive Tearoom CO7 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Co-op Daily CO7 0BT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walnut Way (6); On or near Spring Road (5); On or near Well Street (3); On or near Park Drive (2); On or near Dean Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CO7 0JR: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Well Street · Hazel Mews · Walnut Way · Spring Road · Seaview Road · Dean Street · Chestnut Way · Ladysmith Avenue · Walmer Close · Beacon Close · D'arcy Way · Windsor Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.