CO5 8GQ Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO5 8GQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 8GQ 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 8GQ from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
CO5 8GQDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO5 8GQ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO5 8GQ, 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 CO58GQ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
CO5 8GQTravel
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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
CO5 8GQEvents
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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 8GQ.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
CO5 8GQBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO5 8GQ postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO5 8GQ 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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Friday, April 19, 2024
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CO58GQ Postcode Breakdown
COAREA | 5DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | GQUNIT |
Full Postcode | CO5 8GQ |
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%) |
CO58GQ Postal District
CO5 8GQ 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 8GQ.
West Mersea | 1.7 miles SW |
Peldon | 2.7 miles NW |
Abberton | 3.6 miles N |
Great Wigborough | 3.7 miles W |
Virley | 4.2 miles W |
Brightlingsea | 4.5 miles E |
Bradwell | 4.7 miles S |
Tollesbury | 4.7 miles W |
Salcott | 4.9 miles W |
Layer De La Haye | 5 miles NW |
Alresford | 5.2 miles NE |
Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 5.7 miles W |
Birch | 6 miles NW |
Layer Marney | 6.1 miles W |
Tolleshunt Knights | 6.3 miles W |
London | 49 miles W |
Glasgow | 345 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 329 miles NW |
Cardiff | 179 miles W |
Liverpool | 197 miles NW |
Southampton | 118 miles SW |
Saint Ives | 137 miles W |
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