2POPULATION
2.6%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
29%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CO5 8XW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO5 8XW 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 CO5 8XW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 88%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 18% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CO58XW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in West Mersea.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 18%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO5 8XW is 18%. Single and 'other' people is 82%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94.9%WORKING
  • 2.6%UNEMPLOYED

2.6% 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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CO5 8XW

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CO5 8XW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CO58XW Postcode Breakdown

COAREA5DISTRICT8SECTORXWUNIT
Full PostcodeCO5 8XW
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%)

CO58XW Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO5 8XW 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 CO5 8XW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
West Mersea1.1 miles SW
Peldon2.9 miles N
Great Wigborough3.4 miles W
Virley3.7 miles W
Abberton3.9 miles N
Tollesbury4.1 miles W
Bradwell4.2 miles S
Salcott4.4 miles W
Layer De La Haye4.9 miles NW
Brightlingsea5.1 miles E
Tolleshunt D'Arcy5.2 miles W
Alresford5.7 miles NE
Layer Marney5.8 miles W
Tolleshunt Knights5.9 miles W
Birch5.9 miles NW
London49 miles W
Glasgow345 miles NW
Edinburgh330 miles NW
Cardiff178 miles W
Liverpool197 miles NW
Southampton118 miles SW
Saint Ives136 miles W

Gosfield Community Primary School closed this morning

PRIMARY school pupils are facing a late start to the school day after an emergency closure because of site issues.

Daily Gazette

Colchester mother thanks Sick Children's trust for support

A new mother from Colchester has thanked a charity for supporting her family when her baby was unexpectedly born prematurely.

Daily Gazette

c2c Laindon: Woman left terrified after ticket incident

An 18-year-old woman who was cornered by six security guards at a c2c station over a 2.30 ticket has been left too terrified t return to the station she uses to get to work.

The Echo

GPA gets go-ahead for weather centre headquarters in Reading

The Government Property Agency is targeting completion by autumn 2026.

Property Week

Royal London Asset Management snaps up Fareham aircraft factory

The 24-acre site was purchased from Eaton.

Property Week

A13 new speed limit between Five Bells and Pitsea flyover

Essex Highways has warned drivers asa temporary new speed limit has been put in place on a major south Essex road today

The Echo

Stock Road crash: Freddie Coleman sister to lead protest

The sister of a boy who tragically died after he was hit by a car on the way to school has called for the speed limit to be lowered and bus stops to be moved to prevent further deaths.

The Echo

Colchester St Helen's Lane nightclub venue going to auction

The site, in St Helen's Lane, in the Dutch Quarter, has been home to many clubs and businesses over the years.

Daily Gazette

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