35POPULATION
4.9%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO2 8LR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO2 8LR 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 CO2 8LR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 80%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.3%Male
  • 45.7%Female

From the last census, 54.3% of people in CO28LR male, and 45.7% female. Men outnumber women in Berechurch.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO2 8LR is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.5%WORKING
  • 4.9%UNEMPLOYED

4.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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CO28LR Postcode Breakdown

COAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORLRUNIT
Full PostcodeCO2 8LR
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%)

CO28LR Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO2 8LR 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 CO2 8LR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Colchester1.5 miles N
Abberton2.1 miles SE
Layer De La Haye3.1 miles SW
Peldon3.2 miles S
Alresford3.5 miles E
Birch4.2 miles W
Copford4.5 miles W
West Bergholt4.8 miles NW
Great Wigborough4.9 miles SW
Ardleigh5 miles NE
Great Horkesley5.2 miles N
Marks Tey5.2 miles W
Layer Marney5.5 miles SW
Thorrington5.6 miles E
Fordham5.8 miles NW
London51 miles W
Glasgow340 miles NW
Edinburgh324 miles NW
Cardiff178 miles W
Liverpool193 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SW
Saint Ives138 miles SW

A127 severe delays on Fairglen Interchange of 18 minutes

raffic is building across the A127 this morning - with drivers facing delays of 18minutes Southend-bound. Reports taken from the AA show traffic building at the Fairglen Interchange

The Echo

Zoo's orangutan enclosure shut after storm damage

No animals were hurt when high winds, of around 50mph, damaged a roof, the zoo says.

BBC News

Benfleet dog walker 'bitten and hit with metal object'

Police officers were called to a serious assault in a field off Manor Road shortly before 4.30pm on Tuesday

The Echo

The little known church a short drive from Essex where three former Prime Ministers are buried

St Etheldreda's Church is the final resting place of three of UK history's well-known PMs

Essex Live

What is the law on smacking your children in England?

Paediatricians have urged for smacking children to not be allowed in any circumstances in England

Daily Gazette

Thirteen Tory election nominations are 'invalid'

Admin errors are blamed for the Tory candidates no longer being eligible for the May election.

BBC News

Police officer stabbed with knife in Enfield as man is arrested for attempted murder

The officer "showed immense bravery" according to his superiors

Essex Live

Edmond de Rothschild REIM acquires Newbury resi scheme for 34m

The affordable housing project has already seen the development of almost 120 new homes.

Property Week

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