52POPULATION
3.9%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO4 5WQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO4 5WQ 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 CO4 5WQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 72%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 59.6%Male
  • 40.4%Female

From the last census, 59.6% of people in CO45WQ male, and 40.4% female. Men outnumber women in Mile End.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO4 5WQ is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 85%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

85% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 3.9%UNEMPLOYED

3.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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CO4 5WQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CO4 5WQ

Events

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What's on near CO4 5WQ

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CO4 5WQ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CO4 5WQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CO45WQ Postcode Breakdown

COAREA4DISTRICT5SECTORWQUNIT
Full PostcodeCO4 5WQ
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%)

CO45WQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO4 5WQ 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 CO4 5WQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Colchester1.4 miles S
Great Horkesley2.5 miles NW
West Bergholt3 miles W
Boxted3.3 miles N
Ardleigh3.6 miles E
Wissington3.9 miles NW
Fordham4.4 miles W
Dedham4.8 miles NE
Wormingford4.8 miles NW
Abberton4.9 miles S
Alresford5.1 miles SE
Higham5.2 miles NE
Layer De La Haye5.3 miles SW
Stoke By Nayland5.5 miles N
Nayland5.6 miles N
London52 miles SW
Glasgow337 miles NW
Edinburgh322 miles NW
Cardiff179 miles W
Liverpool192 miles NW
Southampton122 miles SW
Saint Ives140 miles SW

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