colchester CO4 Postcodes
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Colchester (CO4)
The CO4 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1611 individual postcodes.
There are 23 electoral wards in the CO4 postcode area, including Bures, Clacton-On-Sea, Colchester, Frinton-On-Sea, Halstead, Harwich, Manningtree, Sudbury, Walton On The Naze which come under the local authority of the Colchester Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in CO4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of CO4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
CO4 is a postcode in the Colchester district of the United Kingdom. It was introduced in the mid-1960s and covers a large residential area. The area includes both urban and semi-rural neighbourhoods, and consists mostly of the East of Colchester.
The general area covered by the CO4 postcode includes the suburbs of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, and Stanford-le-Hope as well as much of central Colchester. The postcode also includes parts of Stanway, Lexden, and even places as far out as Feering. CO4 was created as part of the nationwide system of postcodes and helped to improve the accuracy of sorting mail for delivery.
The centre of the postcode area is located near St Botolph's Church, which is an 11th-century Grade I listed building. Other historic sites in the area include the Old Church of St John in Wivenhoe and the Triumphal Arch in Colchester. The area also includes large green spaces, such as Balkerne Gardens and Castle Park, both of which offer outdoor recreation and entertainment.
The area has access to a range of excellent transport links. Colchester is served by the national rail network, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street, as well as multiple bus services that operate in and around the city. The postcode area also has a selection of supermarkets, retail stores, and refreshment options.
The CO4 postcode is a hub of business activity. Most of the city's companies are based here, including energy and engineering firms, pharmaceuticals companies, and technology businesses. The area also includes two shopping centres, a 24-hour supermarket, and a range of independent retailers.
TheCO4 postcode offers an attractive mixture of urban living and historic charm. With its excellent transport and business links, it's no wonder that so many people choose to live in the area.
Demographics
Essex
CO4 is located in the county of Essex, in England.
Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.
Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | CO4 |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| MSOA Name | Colchester 022 |
| LSOA Name | Colchester 022D |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Colchester |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CO4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.