colchester CO10 Postcodes
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Colchester (CO10)
The CO10 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 2282 individual postcodes.
There are 178 electoral wards in the CO10 postcode area, including Bures, Clacton-On-Sea, Colchester, Frinton-On-Sea, Halstead, Harwich, Manningtree, Sudbury, Walton On The Naze which come under the local authority of the Babergh Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in CO10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of CO10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
CO10 is a postcode area located in East Anglia in Essex, in the Colchester district. It covers the villages of Bures, Leavenheath, Langham, Great Horkesley, Little Horkesley, Alphamstone, Lamarsh, Wissington, Belchamp Otten, Belchamp St Paul, Foxearth and Liston.
The area is situated within the Suffolk border and is only 15 miles from the town of Colchester. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside where people can enjoy activities such as walking, cycling and horseback riding. The area is home to various historical sites, including Belchamp Hall and Bucklesham Castle.
In terms of transport links, the northern-most settlement, Foxearth, is served by Braintree and Bocking railway station, providing links to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge.
CO10 contains a range of amenities including pubs, restaurants, shops and services for the local community. The area is renowned for its quietness and sense of community, meaning it is ideal for families and those who are looking for a peaceful and pleasant environment to settle.
The village of Bures is the largest settlement in the postcode and is a popular tourist destination. It is located on the banks of the River Stour and includes a range of amenities such as cafes, pubs, shops, banks and a Post Office. Bures is renowned for its Saxon church and the ancient Prebendal House, which is a historic 13th Century manor house.
The postcode also contains primary and secondary schools, such as Bures Church of England Primary School, Alphamstone Primary School and Langham Primary School, as well as Colne Community College.
CO10 is a desirable area with its peacefulness, plenty of leisure activities and its range of amenities for both the local and wider community.
Demographics
Suffolk
CO10 is located in the county of Suffolk, in England.
Suffolk has a total population of 745,300, making it the 32nd largest county in the UK.
Suffolk has a total area of 1500 square miles, and a population density of 196 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | CO10 |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| MSOA Name | Babergh 007 |
| LSOA Name | Babergh 007E |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Babergh |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
CO10 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CO10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.