---POPULATION
5.3%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
CO16 8FULocal Map
Approximate address for CO16 8FU:
IntroductionCO16 8FU

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the CO16 8FU postcode area in Colchester.

We've got loads of statistics for CO16 8FU, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

CO Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsCO16 8FU

What social class do the population of CO16 8FU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO16 8FU 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 CO16 8FU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 79%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CO168FU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Bockings Elm.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO16 8FU is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.9%WORKING
  • 5.3%UNEMPLOYED

5.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for CO16 8FU

Discover CO16 8FU

People and Demographics

CO16 8FU
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO16 8FU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

CO16 8FU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO16 8FU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in CO16 8FU

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

CO16 8FU Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around CO16 8FU reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

CO16 8FU Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area CO168FU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in CO16 8FU

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the CO16 8FU area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near CO16 8FU

Travel & Transport

CO16 8FU
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to CO16 8FU.

Travel around CO16 8FU

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near CO16 8FU

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the CO16 8FU area.

Taxis near CO16 8FU

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near CO16 8FU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near CO16 8FU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

CO16 8FU
Events near CO16 8FU

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around CO16 8FU.

What's on near CO16 8FU

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near CO16 8FU, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near CO16 8FU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO16 8FU.

Hotels near CO16 8FU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near CO16 8FU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information CO16 8FU

Local Amenities

CO16 8FU
Banks near CO16 8FU

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in CO16 8FU. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near CO16 8FU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO16 8FU postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near CO16 8FU

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the CO16 8FU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near CO16 8FU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres CO16 8FU

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in CO16 8FU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO16 8FU.

Emergencies in CO16 8FU

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in CO16 8FU

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO16 8FU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in CO16 8FU

Your views ofCO16 8FU

Chris H

Friday, April 19, 2024

We don't have any views of Co168fu right now. If you live in Co168fu or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of CO16 8FU

People need your local expertise. If you live in CO16 8FU or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the CO16 8FU postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationCO16 8FU

CO168FU Postcode Breakdown

COAREA16DISTRICT8SECTORFUUNIT
Full PostcodeCO16 8FU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownColchester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyEssex
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CO168FU Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO16 8FU 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 CO16 8FU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Clacton-on-Sea2 miles SE
Saint Osyth2.3 miles W
Thorpe Le Soken3.3 miles NE
Great Bentley4.3 miles NW
Brightlingsea4.5 miles W
Frinton5.2 miles E
Frinton-on-Sea5.2 miles E
Thorrington5.4 miles NW
Little Bentley5.8 miles NW
Wix6.6 miles N
Alresford7.3 miles W
Little Bromley8.5 miles NW
Ramsey9.5 miles NE
Abberton9.6 miles W
Lawford9.9 miles NW
London58 miles W
Glasgow348 miles NW
Edinburgh332 miles NW
Cardiff188 miles W
Liverpool204 miles NW
Southampton127 miles W
Saint Ives145 miles W

Community360 subject to Charity Commission compliance case

Community 360, a long-standing Colchester charity, has come under further scrutiny after the Charity Commission opened a compliance case.

Daily Gazette

Colchester council pursued 1,534 more residents for tax last year

The number of council Colchester residents struggling to pay council tax has rose significantly between 2022-23 and 2023-24, figures show.

Daily Gazette

Cambridge science campus gets go-ahead

Landmark science and innovation park in South Cambridge given the green light.

Property Week

Strong winds damage Colchester Zoo enclosure

The orangutan enclosure is closed to visitors after strong winds damaged the roof.

BBC News

New Channel 4 series to highlight work of 'extraordinary' team of Essex vets

South Essex Wildlife Hospital was founded in 1990 and thirty years later a TV show about them will air on Channel 4

Essex Live

Car fire in Greenstead Road Colchester near Screwfix

Firefighters tackle fire after a car erupted into flames near the city centre.

Daily Gazette

Woman dies after crash with car in police pursuit

Kent Police refers itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after the incident.

BBC News

DWP warning claimants they could lose their benefits

The DWP has said you need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

The Echo

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.80549
1.137223