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4.1%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCO16 8QE

What social class do the population of CO16 8QE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO16 8QE 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 CO16 8QE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 87%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CO168QE male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in St Osyth and Point Clear.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO16 8QE is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.7%WORKING
  • 4.1%UNEMPLOYED

4.1% 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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CO16 8QE Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CO16 8QE

Events

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What's on near CO16 8QE

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Banks near CO16 8QE

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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Police Stations in CO16 8QE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CO16 8QE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CO16 8QE

Libraries

Libraries

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CO168QE Postcode Breakdown

COAREA16DISTRICT8SECTORQEUNIT
Full PostcodeCO16 8QE
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%)

CO168QE Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO16 8QE 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 CO16 8QE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Saint Osyth0.2 miles SW
Brightlingsea2.2 miles W
Great Bentley3.4 miles N
Clacton-on-Sea3.7 miles E
Thorrington4 miles NW
Thorpe Le Soken4.8 miles NE
Alresford5.5 miles NW
Little Bentley5.6 miles N
Wix7.3 miles NE
Frinton7.4 miles E
Frinton-on-Sea7.4 miles E
Abberton7.5 miles W
Peldon8 miles W
Little Bromley8.1 miles N
West Mersea8.3 miles W
London56 miles W
Glasgow347 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff186 miles W
Liverpool202 miles NW
Southampton125 miles W
Saint Ives143 miles W

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