10POPULATION
5%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO1 2EY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO1 2EY 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 CO1 2EY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 20%Male
  • 80%Female

From the last census, 20% of people in CO12EY male, and 80% female. Women outnumber men in Harbour.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 40%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO1 2EY is 40%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82.9%WORKING
  • 5%UNEMPLOYED

5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near CO1 2EY

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CO1 2EY

Events

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What's on near CO1 2EY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CO1 2EY

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CO1 2EY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CO12EY Postcode Breakdown

COAREA1DISTRICT2SECTOREYUNIT
Full PostcodeCO1 2EY
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%)

CO12EY Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO1 2EY 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 CO1 2EY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Colchester1 miles W
Abberton3 miles S
Alresford3.3 miles E
Ardleigh3.8 miles NE
Layer De La Haye4.3 miles SW
Peldon4.3 miles S
Great Horkesley4.5 miles NW
West Bergholt4.6 miles NW
Boxted5 miles N
Thorrington5.2 miles E
Birch5.4 miles SW
Copford5.5 miles W
Dedham5.7 miles NE
Fordham5.8 miles W
Wissington5.8 miles NW
London52 miles W
Glasgow339 miles NW
Edinburgh323 miles NW
Cardiff179 miles W
Liverpool193 miles NW
Southampton122 miles SW
Saint Ives140 miles SW

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Two men were arrested after a vehicle was stopped following the robbery.

BBC News

Police officer dismissed for testing positive for illegal steroids

The police officer failed a drugs test in 2021 and was dismissed from the force following a misconduct hearing that concluded in March

Essex Live

Dog poo dumped in Walton beach toy library disgusts residents

The Walton Beach Toy Library in Eastcliff was left in a terrible state after four dog poo bags were dumped in the basket.

Daily Gazette

Netflix star Chance Perdomo dies aged 27 in motorcycle crash

British Netflix and Amazon star Chance Perdomo, known for starring in The Chilling Adventure of Sabrina and Gen V, has died at 27 after a motorcycle crash.

The Echo

Colchester Zoo opens new Dinosaur Realm attraction

One of Colchester's most valued attractions, Colchester Zoo, is behind a brand new attraction - the Dinosaur Realm - opening this Easter.

The Echo

Why the Elizabeth line is closed over Easter bank holiday

The Elizabeth line has been part-closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend (March 29 to April 1) but why?

The Echo

Experts urge everyone to check passport expiry date

Travel experts are urging all travellers to complete this five-minute passport check so they can enter countries for holidays.

Daily Gazette

Dogs Trust Basildon: Staffies and a Lurcher need new homes

As families get together to enjoy another busy Easter weekend, spare a thought for these lovable Basildon Dogs Trust pups who need loving new homes

The Echo

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