CO3 8AL Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO3 8AL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO3 8AL 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 CO3 8AL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO3 8AL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO3 8AL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
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Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO3 8AL.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO3 8AL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO3 8AL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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CO38AL Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 3DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | ALUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO3 8AL |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
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| County | Essex |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CO38AL Postal District
CO3 8AL 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 CO3 8AL.
| Marks Tey | 2.2 miles W |
| West Bergholt | 2.4 miles N |
| Copford | 2.5 miles SW |
| Fordham | 2.7 miles NW |
| Colchester | 3 miles E |
| Birch | 3.4 miles S |
| Layer De La Haye | 3.4 miles SE |
| Chapel | 3.6 miles NW |
| Great Tey | 3.6 miles W |
| Great Horkesley | 3.9 miles NE |
| Layer Marney | 4.7 miles S |
| Messing | 4.8 miles SW |
| Wormingford | 4.8 miles N |
| Wissington | 4.8 miles N |
| Abberton | 5 miles E |
| London | 48 miles SW |
| Glasgow | 337 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 321 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 175 miles W |
| Liverpool | 190 miles NW |
| Southampton | 119 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 136 miles SW |
Local News Essex
Colchester doctor suspended after draining excessive spinal fluid and then lying to patient about it
The doctor lied to the patient about how much fluid had been drained
Essex LiveBillericay High Street empty M&Co to be brought back to life
The former M&Co building in Billericay High Street has been vacant since 2022, when the retailer went into administration and left the building empty
The Echo'Local friends' face off in FA Vase final at Wembley
Romford and Great Wakering Rovers are said to be "fantastic local friends" as the Essex clubs prepare to meet in Saturday's FA Vase final at Wembley.
BBC NewsDLUHC landmark building safety case win a warning to all building owners
Court backs government demand that freeholder Grey GR mustremediate safety issues at the Vista Tower in Stevenage.
Property WeekTerrifying moment thugs robbed Stansted service station at gunpoint
The thugs used a fake gun to make the robbery, getting away with hundreds of pounds worth of cigarettes
Essex LiveWeston Homes gets go-ahead for 33m resi scheme in Epping
The project will see the development of 62 homes and almost five acres of open space.
Property WeekRayleigh Scouts 'shot with modified air rifles' by yobs
The attack happened in Rayleigh as the 1st Rayleigh Scout group was out and about on activities in the town
The EchoBasildon former police officer jailed for sexual assault
As part of his sentence, he will be on the sex offenders' register for life
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Discrimination by Postcode
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