17POPULATION
3.5%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
34%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO5 8SX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 8SX 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 8SX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.1%Male
  • 52.9%Female

From the last census, 47.1% of people in CO58SX male, and 52.9% female. Women outnumber men in Pyefleet.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO5 8SX is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.4%WORKING
  • 3.5%UNEMPLOYED

3.5% 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CO5 8SX

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Emergencies in CO5 8SX

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CO58SX Postcode Breakdown

COAREA5DISTRICT8SECTORSXUNIT
Full PostcodeCO5 8SX
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%)

CO58SX Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO5 8SX 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 8SX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
West Mersea2.6 miles W
Peldon3.3 miles NW
Brightlingsea3.5 miles E
Abberton3.8 miles NW
Great Wigborough4.6 miles W
Alresford4.8 miles N
Bradwell5.2 miles SW
Virley5.2 miles W
Saint Osyth5.6 miles E
Layer De La Haye5.7 miles NW
Tollesbury5.7 miles W
Thorrington5.7 miles NE
Salcott5.9 miles W
Great Bentley6.6 miles NE
Tolleshunt D'Arcy6.7 miles W
London50 miles W
Glasgow345 miles NW
Edinburgh330 miles NW
Cardiff180 miles W
Liverpool198 miles NW
Southampton119 miles SW
Saint Ives138 miles W

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