CO1 2GL Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the CO1 2GL postcode area in Colchester.
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What social class do the population of CO1 2GL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO1 2GL 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 2GL 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 2GL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO1 2GL, 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 CO12GL. 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 2GL.
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 2GL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO1 2GL 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 2GL.
Post Offices
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Libraries
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CO12GL Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 1DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | GLUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO1 2GL |
| 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%) |
CO12GL Postal District
CO1 2GL 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 2GL.
| Colchester | 1.1 miles W |
| Ardleigh | 3.4 miles NE |
| Alresford | 3.4 miles SE |
| Abberton | 3.5 miles S |
| Great Horkesley | 4.3 miles NW |
| West Bergholt | 4.6 miles NW |
| Boxted | 4.6 miles N |
| Layer De La Haye | 4.7 miles SW |
| Peldon | 4.7 miles S |
| Thorrington | 5.1 miles E |
| Dedham | 5.2 miles NE |
| Wissington | 5.6 miles NW |
| Lawford | 5.7 miles E |
| Little Bromley | 5.8 miles E |
| Birch | 5.8 miles SW |
| London | 52 miles W |
| Glasgow | 339 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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