53POPULATION
1.1%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
25%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO6 1XS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO6 1XS 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 CO6 1XS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50.9%Male
  • 49.1%Female

From the last census, 50.9% of people in CO61XS male, and 49.1% female. Men outnumber women in Marks Tey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 63%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO6 1XS is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.6%WORKING
  • 1.1%UNEMPLOYED

1.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Libraries

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CO61XS Postcode Breakdown

COAREA6DISTRICT1SECTORXSUNIT
Full PostcodeCO6 1XS
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%)

CO61XS Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO6 1XS 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 CO6 1XS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Marks Tey1.1 miles E
Great Tey1.8 miles N
Copford2.3 miles SE
Feering2.5 miles SW
Messing2.9 miles S
Chapel2.9 miles N
Fordham3.4 miles NE
Coggeshall3.4 miles W
Kelvedon3.4 miles SW
Birch3.7 miles SE
Markshall3.8 miles W
Tiptree4 miles S
Inworth4.2 miles S
West Bergholt4.2 miles NE
Layer Marney4.3 miles SE
London46 miles SW
Glasgow336 miles NW
Edinburgh321 miles NW
Cardiff172 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton116 miles SW
Saint Ives134 miles SW

Trevor Nelson: 'Essex has soul'

DJ and broadcaster Trevor Nelson chats about his beginnings and proudest moments.

BBC News

Essex nurse has suspected malnutrition after nearly all teeth removed

Annette Aldridge, 55, went to the dentist with a loose tooth and was shocked when she was told her all her teeth would be needed to be taken out

The Echo

Leigh Town Council former clerk to appeal after being sacked

Helen Symmons was suspended from her role at the town council at the end of July last year and has remained suspended throughout an internal investigation

The Echo

Council counts cost of 'mindless' toilet vandalism

Repairing damaged toilet roll holders and bins will cost "thousands of pounds", a councillor warns.

BBC News

Colchester High Woods Country Park welcomes new kids

IF there is one sign that spring is underway in Colchester, it's the sighting of baby goats at High Woods Country Park.

Daily Gazette

Essex benefits fraudster falsely claimed 52,000 in benefits

Darren Newbury falsely filled in forms so he could receive benefits from the Government. He was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday.

The Echo

The stunning walk through one of Essex area's last surviving woodland

You will need to be an early riser to fully appreciate its beauty

Essex Live

Edmond de Rothschild REIM acquires Newbury resi scheme for 34m

The affordable housing project has already seen the development of almost 120 new homes.

Property Week

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