CO5 8BU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO5 8BU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 8BU 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 8BU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO5 8BU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO5 8BU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area CO58BU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO5 8BU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO5 8BU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO5 8BU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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CO58BU Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 5DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | BUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO5 8BU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
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| County | Essex |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO58BU Postal District
CO5 8BU 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 8BU.
| West Mersea | 1.3 miles SW |
| Peldon | 2.8 miles NW |
| Great Wigborough | 3.5 miles W |
| Abberton | 3.8 miles N |
| Virley | 3.9 miles W |
| Tollesbury | 4.3 miles W |
| Bradwell | 4.4 miles S |
| Salcott | 4.6 miles W |
| Layer De La Haye | 4.9 miles NW |
| Brightlingsea | 4.9 miles E |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 5.3 miles W |
| Alresford | 5.6 miles NE |
| Layer Marney | 5.9 miles W |
| Birch | 5.9 miles NW |
| Tolleshunt Knights | 6 miles W |
| London | 49 miles W |
| Glasgow | 345 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 329 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 178 miles W |
| Liverpool | 197 miles NW |
| Southampton | 118 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 136 miles W |
Local News Essex
Clacton and Dovercourt toilets damaged by mindless vandals
Mindless vandals have caused thousands of pounds of damage to public toilets in Clacton and Dovercourt, weeks after trees which could cost 6,000 to replace were also destroyed.
Daily GazetteEssex Police inspector Mark McQuade retired after 27 years
A POLICE inspector who has spent his working life dedicated to helping the community has retired after almost 30 years.
The EchoOnly 41 per cent of Colchester identify as English according to survey
THOUSANDS of people across Colchester have celebrated Saint George's Day this Sunday but only 41 per cent of people living in Colchester identify as English according to the latest national survey.
Daily GazetteSouthend 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 NewsCastle Inn pub customers stop couple trying to flee without paying
Diners at the Little Wakering pub stepped in after a couple were seen ordering starters, mains and drinks before allegedly attempting to leave without paying
The EchoFormer school in Kent leads Clive Emson's May auction
The May catalogue features 149 residential and commercial lotsfrom across southern England.
Property WeekGreencore secures 30m investment to support sustainable development
The funding will support the developer's plans to build up to 10,000 low-carbon homes.
Property WeekThe face of jailed persistent beggar who 'preyed on the vulnerable' including teenager and women
Lewis approached and intimidated a vulnerable teenager with autism, a woman and retail staff. He was also caught on CCTV smashing a bottle over the head of a man
Essex LiveFrom the Postcode Area blog
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Death of the High Street?
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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.
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