22POPULATION
1.7%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO9 2RQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO9 2RQ 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 CO9 2RQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 84%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in CO92RQ male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Hedingham and Maplestead.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO9 2RQ is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.7%WORKING
  • 1.7%UNEMPLOYED

1.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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CO92RQ Postcode Breakdown

COAREA9DISTRICT2SECTORRQUNIT
Full PostcodeCO9 2RQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownColchester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyEssex
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CO92RQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO9 2RQ 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 CO9 2RQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Great Maplestead1.2 miles SE
Castle Hedingham1.3 miles W
Halstead2 miles S
Sible Hedingham2.2 miles W
Gestingthorne2.7 miles N
Pebmarsh3.1 miles E
Bulmer3.4 miles NE
Great Yeldham3.7 miles NW
Belchamp Otten3.7 miles N
Gosfield3.8 miles SW
Toppesfield4.3 miles W
Earls Colne4.4 miles SE
Middleton4.5 miles E
Tilbury4.6 miles NW
Tilbury Juxta Clare4.6 miles NW
London46 miles SW
Glasgow327 miles NW
Edinburgh312 miles NW
Cardiff168 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton116 miles SW
Saint Ives133 miles SW

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The Echo

Olly Murs says late co-star Caroline Flack visits him in dreams

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Daily Gazette

Essex 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 Echo

Colchester Hospital launches investigation into treatment of patient

Amanda Richardson, 55, was taken to Colchester General Hospital with chest pains and breathing problems, where she was diagnosed with COPD.

Daily Gazette

Places for People acquires Rosewood Housing

The affordable homes provider was previously owned by housing developer Inland Homes.

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Coroner opens inquest into Clacton Gogglebox star George Gilbey

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The Echo

A127 Rayleigh 'severe delays' after reports of crash

Long delays are building back to Nevendon on the major road after reports of an incident at Daws Heath Road

The Echo

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