colchester CO5 Postcodes
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Colchester (CO5)
The CO5 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1151 individual postcodes.
There are 93 electoral wards in the CO5 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 Colchester Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in CO5 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 CO5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
CO5 is a postcode district in the Colchester post town, located within the Colchester Borough of Essex, in the UK. It comprises a number of villages and small towns, and is bordered by the towns of West Mersea, Tiptree and the Braintree post town, as well as parts of smaller villages like Birch and Layer Marney.
The core village of the CO5 postcode district is East Mersea, with its picturesque harbour, beaches and attractions, but the area is home to a number of smaller villages and hamlets, such as Beaumont-cum-Moze, Tollesbury and Great Wigborough. It also includes the prosperous villages of Layer Marney and Abberton, with its population of around 1000 people.
The rural area of the CO5 postcode district is relatively sparsely populated, with a population of fewer than 4,000 inhabitants. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, with dairy farming, arable crops, and fruit and vegetable production.
The area is flanked by the Rivers Colne and Blackwater, and the coast, providing the opportunity for activities such as sailing and sea-fishing. It is also known for its wealth of wildlife, from water voles and breeding wading birds to otters and even the rare Great Crested Newt. The area is also a popular destination for bird-watchers, particularly for its rare bittern which frequents Wigborough Marshes.
The history of the area dates back centuries, and there are a number of interesting sites, from Layer Marney Tower, one of England's largest Tudor gatehouses to the Neolithic Seahenge on Mersea Island, one of the earliest post-glacial structures in Britain.
The CO5 postcode district has everything to offer locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to live, work and explore.
Demographics
Essex
CO5 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 | CO5 |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| MSOA Name | Colchester 020 |
| LSOA Name | Colchester 020A |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Colchester |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CO5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, May 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.