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7.1%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO16 8PQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO16 8PQ 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 8PQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 84%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CO168PQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in St Osyth and Point Clear.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO16 8PQ is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.3%WORKING
  • 7.1%UNEMPLOYED

7.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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CO168PQ Postcode Breakdown

COAREA16DISTRICT8SECTORPQUNIT
Full PostcodeCO16 8PQ
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%)

CO168PQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO16 8PQ 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 8PQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Saint Osyth0.1 miles N
Brightlingsea2.1 miles W
Great Bentley3.6 miles N
Clacton-on-Sea3.7 miles E
Thorrington4.1 miles NW
Thorpe Le Soken5 miles NE
Alresford5.5 miles NW
Little Bentley5.8 miles N
Abberton7.5 miles W
Frinton7.5 miles E
Frinton-on-Sea7.5 miles E
Wix7.6 miles NE
Peldon7.9 miles W
West Mersea8.1 miles W
Little Bromley8.3 miles N
London56 miles W
Glasgow347 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff185 miles W
Liverpool202 miles NW
Southampton125 miles W
Saint Ives143 miles W

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The grade II-listed Dolphin Hotel is currently providing temporary accommodation to asylum seekers under a Home Office contract ending next month.

Property Week

Dr Feelgood left without instruments after Hockley theft

The band, formed on Canvey in the 1970s, have been left heartbroken after the black Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from a driveway in Hockley in the early hours of Tuesday morning

The Echo

Richard Osman opens up about food addiction as a child

Pointless star and The Thursday Murder Club author Richard Osman has opened up about a food addiction that followed after childhood heartbreak.

Daily Gazette

Elizabeth Line could see more trains on tracks to cope with rising demand

The Elizabeth Line has been a huge addition to TfL's network

Essex Live

First-time buyers account for record third of all housing sales

Hamptons' research also showsthe most popular area to a buy home for first-time buyers is Slough.

Property Week

Peace March in Colchester to show solidarity with Palestine

There will be a peace march in Colchester this weekend in relation to Palestine.

Daily Gazette

Edmond de Rothschild REIM acquires Newbury resi scheme for 34m

The affordable housing project has already seen the development of almost 120 new homes.

Property Week

Southend seafront Adventure Island ride taking shape

Thrill seekers have beeneagerly waiting for the thrilling new drop towerto rise inSouthendafter it was teased by the Western Esplanadetheme park last year

The Echo

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