colchester CO7 Postcodes
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Colchester (CO7)
The CO7 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1505 individual postcodes.
There are 76 electoral wards in the CO7 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, 28% of people in CO7 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 CO7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The CO7 postcode is in an area known as 'Colne Valley South'. It is located in the district of Colchester in the county of Essex, England. It includes the small market town of Frinton-on-Sea, as well as mainly rural areas which stretch east to the outskirts of Colchester and west to Thorpe-le-soken.
CO7 has a broad range of housing types and prices, from the more expensive executive housing in Frinton-on-Sea to small rural properties and cottages in all of the other local villages. The largest of these villages include Brightlingsea, St Osyth, Little Clacton, Weeley and Alresford.
The CO7 district has a strong agricultural tradition, with many farms and local businesses tied to primary industries such as arable farming, horticulture, poultry and more. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with attractions such as Frinton beach, the Colne Valley Country Park and Thornham Walks offering a variety of leisure activities.
Local amenities include pubs, shops, restaurants, post offices, local transport in the form of buses and taxis, and a variety of local schools from nurseries to secondary education. There are also a number of health centres and medical facilities such as doctor's surgeries in the neighbourhood.
The district has a number of places of religious worship, including Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Methodist and United Reformed churches. The area also includes a charter sailing and water sports centre, local village halls, libraries, sports facilities, a bank and police station.
Surrounding the district are several large conservation areas, such as Mersea Island Nature Reserve, Pyefleet Channel Nature Reserve, Lower Colne Estuary Protected Nature Reserve, Dedham Vale AONB, and Tendring Hundred Ltd historic sites.
TheCO7 postcode offers a diverse mix of rural and urban areas including many amenities and attractions, along with a rich history and strong agricultural economy.
Demographics
Essex
CO7 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 | CO7 |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| MSOA Name | Tendring 011 |
| LSOA Name | Tendring 011D |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Tendring |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
CO7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CO7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.