CO1 2EL Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO1 2EL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO1 2EL in Colchester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about CO1 2EL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO1 2EL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO1 2EL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area CO12EL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO1 2EL.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO1 2EL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO1 2EL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO1 2EL.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO1 2EL. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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CO12EL Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 1DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | ELUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO1 2EL |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
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| County | Essex |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO12EL Postal District
CO1 2EL postcode is located in the postal town of Colchester. Colchester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode CO1 2EL.
| Colchester | 0.8 miles SW |
| Ardleigh | 3.4 miles E |
| Great Horkesley | 3.7 miles NW |
| Abberton | 3.9 miles S |
| Alresford | 4 miles SE |
| West Bergholt | 4 miles W |
| Boxted | 4.2 miles N |
| Layer De La Haye | 4.8 miles SW |
| Wissington | 5 miles NW |
| Dedham | 5.1 miles NE |
| Peldon | 5.1 miles S |
| Fordham | 5.3 miles W |
| Copford | 5.7 miles W |
| Thorrington | 5.7 miles E |
| Higham | 5.8 miles NE |
| London | 52 miles SW |
| Glasgow | 338 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 323 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 179 miles W |
| Liverpool | 193 miles NW |
| Southampton | 122 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 140 miles SW |
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