22POPULATION
3.6%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
42%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO3 3QJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO3 3QJ 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 CO3 3QJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 36.4%Male
  • 63.6%Female

From the last census, 36.4% of people in CO33QJ male, and 63.6% female. Women outnumber men in Lexden.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO3 3QJ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.1%WORKING
  • 3.6%UNEMPLOYED

3.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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CO33QJ Postcode Breakdown

COAREA3DISTRICT3SECTORQJUNIT
Full PostcodeCO3 3QJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownColchester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyEssex
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

CO33QJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO3 3QJ 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 CO3 3QJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Colchester0.9 miles E
West Bergholt2.8 miles NW
Great Horkesley3.1 miles N
Fordham3.9 miles W
Layer De La Haye4.2 miles S
Abberton4.2 miles SE
Wissington4.4 miles N
Boxted4.4 miles NE
Copford4.5 miles SW
Marks Tey4.5 miles W
Ardleigh4.7 miles E
Birch4.8 miles SW
Wormingford5 miles NW
Peldon5.1 miles S
Alresford5.1 miles E
London51 miles SW
Glasgow338 miles NW
Edinburgh322 miles NW
Cardiff178 miles W
Liverpool192 miles NW
Southampton121 miles SW
Saint Ives139 miles SW

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The Echo

Colchester Council boost for affordable housing project

Colchester City Council has completed two new housing developments in an ongoing commitment to increase high-quality affordable housing in the area.

Daily Gazette

Southend boss pride despite missing play-offs

Southend manager Kevin Maher was proud despite his side missing out on National League play-offs on the final day of the season.

BBC News

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