4POPULATION
5.6%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
26%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
CO5 7QZLocal Map
Approximate address for CO5 7QZ:
IntroductionCO5 7QZ

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the CO5 7QZ postcode area in Colchester.

We've got loads of statistics for CO5 7QZ, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

CO Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsCO5 7QZ

What social class do the population of CO5 7QZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 7QZ 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 CO5 7QZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 84%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CO57QZ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Castle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO5 7QZ is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.4%WORKING
  • 5.6%UNEMPLOYED

5.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for CO5 7QZ

Discover CO5 7QZ

People and Demographics

CO5 7QZ
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO5 7QZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

CO5 7QZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO5 7QZ, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in CO5 7QZ

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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

CO5 7QZ Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around CO5 7QZ reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

CO5 7QZ 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 CO57QZ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in CO5 7QZ

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the CO5 7QZ area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near CO5 7QZ

Travel & Transport

CO5 7QZ
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to CO5 7QZ.

Travel around CO5 7QZ

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 CO5 7QZ

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 CO5 7QZ area.

Taxis near CO5 7QZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near CO5 7QZ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near CO5 7QZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

CO5 7QZ
Events near CO5 7QZ

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around CO5 7QZ.

What's on near CO5 7QZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near CO5 7QZ, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near CO5 7QZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO5 7QZ.

Hotels near CO5 7QZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near CO5 7QZ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information CO5 7QZ

Local Amenities

CO5 7QZ
Banks near CO5 7QZ

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in CO5 7QZ. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near CO5 7QZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO5 7QZ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near CO5 7QZ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the CO5 7QZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near CO5 7QZ

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 CO5 7QZ

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 CO5 7QZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO5 7QZ.

Emergencies in CO5 7QZ

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 CO5 7QZ

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO5 7QZ. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in CO5 7QZ

Your views ofCO5 7QZ

Chris H

Saturday, April 27, 2024

We don't have any views of Co57qz right now. If you live in Co57qz or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of CO5 7QZ

People need your local expertise. If you live in CO5 7QZ 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 CO5 7QZ 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 InformationCO5 7QZ

CO57QZ Postcode Breakdown

COAREA5DISTRICT7SECTORQZUNIT
Full PostcodeCO5 7QZ
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%)

CO57QZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO5 7QZ 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 CO5 7QZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Colchester0.8 miles SW
Ardleigh3.4 miles E
Great Horkesley3.7 miles NW
Abberton3.9 miles S
Alresford4 miles SE
West Bergholt4 miles W
Boxted4.2 miles N
Layer De La Haye4.8 miles SW
Wissington5 miles NW
Dedham5.1 miles NE
Peldon5.1 miles S
Fordham5.3 miles W
Copford5.7 miles W
Thorrington5.7 miles E
Higham5.8 miles NE
London52 miles SW
Glasgow338 miles NW
Edinburgh323 miles NW
Cardiff179 miles W
Liverpool193 miles NW
Southampton122 miles SW
Saint Ives140 miles SW

Warburtons signs pre-let at Symmetry Park Biggleswade

The bakery brand has agreed a 25-year lease withTritax Symmetry for65,847 sq ft.

Property Week

Andy Wood: Chelmsford stabbing victim tried to stop knife with 'bare hands' court told

Elijah Clark is accused of fatally stabbing Andy Wood in woodland near Waterson Vale in Chelmsford

Essex Live

Colchester United 1-4 Doncaster Rovers

Doncaster win 4-1 at lowly Colchester to record a 10th successive victory and move into the League Two play-off places.

BBC News

Motorcyclist gets 100k payout after horror crash

Callum Baldwin vows to never buy a motorbike again after a crash leaves his face close to collapse.

BBC News

Colchester man arrested in police sexual assault probe

The force'sSexual Abuse Investigation Team is looking into an incident in Colchester on Saturday, March 16.

Daily Gazette

Colchester mum's son 'doing well' after stroke minutes after birth

A COLCHESTER mother whose son suffered a stroke only 12 minutes after he was born is calling for a national register for all children who have strokes.

Daily Gazette

How Aldi's Too Good To Go scheme is combating food waste in Essex

Essex Aldi shoppers helped save 14,500 meals from landfill through the supermarket's collaboration with Too Good To Go.

Daily Gazette

M25 lanes closed with severe delays back into Essex

THREE lanes have been closed on the M25 with "severe" delays back into Essex after reports of a crash

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

51.88952
0.916094