colchester CO14 Postcodes
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Colchester (CO14)
The CO14 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 260 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the CO14 postcode area, including Bures, Clacton-On-Sea, Colchester, Frinton-On-Sea, Halstead, Harwich, Manningtree, Sudbury, Walton On The Naze which come under the local authority of the Tendring Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in CO14 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of CO14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The postcode CO14 is located in the district of Colchester, in the county of Essex, in the south-east of England. It is part of the Colchester post town area, and is part of the region known as the East of England.
The postcode comprises an area to the north of Colchester town, including some suburban and rural areas to the west of the city. It covers Stanway, Mile End, Fordham, Copford, Fordham Heath, Layer Breton, Abbotts, Greenstead, and parts of Lexden and Highwoods.
CO14 is a relatively affluent area with generally higher property values than neighbouring postcodes. The area boasts a good range of shops, leisure activities and schools. It is also home to the Colchester Zoo, which covers 60 acres and is one of the largest in Britain.
There are a number of transport links from the CO14 postcode. The A134 is the main road route in and out of Colchester, while the A12 is also nearby, providing access to Ipswich, Chelmsford, and London. Stanway station is on the main line between London and Norwich, and there are regular bus services throughout the area.
There is plenty of green space in the CO14 postcode, and the area is considered a good place for raising a family. A number of private and state-funded schools provide nearby educational opportunities, as well as the University of Essex and Colchester Institute.
CO14 is a good place to live, with a mix of suburban, rural and urban environments. The area is well-connected to the rest of Colchester and the surrounding East of England region, and provides great amenities and leisure activities.
Demographics
Essex
CO14 is located in the county of Essex, in England.
Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.
Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | CO14 |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| MSOA Name | Tendring 006 |
| LSOA Name | Tendring 006E |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Tendring |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
CO14 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CO14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.