CO5 8XL Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO5 8XL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 8XL 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 8XL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
CO5 8XLDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO5 8XL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO5 8XL, 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 CO58XL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
CO5 8XLTravel
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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 8XLEvents
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around CO5 8XL.
Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO5 8XL.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
CO5 8XLBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO5 8XL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO5 8XL 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
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO5 8XL.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO5 8XL. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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CO58XL Postcode Breakdown
COAREA | 5DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | XLUNIT |
Full Postcode | CO5 8XL |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Colchester |
Easting | |
Northing | |
Ward Name | |
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LSOA Name | |
County | Essex |
Region | |
Country | England |
Local Authority | |
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Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO58XL Postal District
CO5 8XL 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 8XL.
West Mersea | 1.1 miles SW |
Peldon | 2.9 miles N |
Great Wigborough | 3.4 miles W |
Virley | 3.7 miles W |
Abberton | 3.9 miles N |
Tollesbury | 4.1 miles W |
Bradwell | 4.2 miles S |
Salcott | 4.4 miles W |
Layer De La Haye | 4.9 miles NW |
Brightlingsea | 5.1 miles E |
Tolleshunt D'Arcy | 5.2 miles W |
Alresford | 5.7 miles NE |
Layer Marney | 5.8 miles W |
Tolleshunt Knights | 5.9 miles W |
Birch | 5.9 miles NW |
London | 49 miles W |
Glasgow | 345 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 330 miles NW |
Cardiff | 178 miles W |
Liverpool | 197 miles NW |
Southampton | 118 miles SW |
Saint Ives | 136 miles W |
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