How safe is Brightlingsea?

Brightlingsea has a low crime rate of 53.3 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Is Brightlingsea a good place to live?

Brightlingsea is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex.

Brightlingsea - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Brightlingsea
Address: England, GB

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Tendring
Crime Rate	✓average

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

East Mersea

village

B+

2.6 km away

Point Clear

village

2.7 km away

Thorrington

village

3.5 km away

St Osyth

village

3.8 km away

Aingers Green

village

4.8 km away

Alresford

village

4.8 km away

East Mersea

village

B+

2.6 km away

Point Clear

village

2.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Alresford (Essex)

Train

Wivenhoe

Train

Great Bentley

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

3 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Colne Community School

Good

St Osyth Church of England Primary School

Good

Alresford Primary School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£293,710

detached houses

£361,129

flats and maisonettes

£149,839

semi detached houses

£270,161

terraced houses

£238,306