colchester CO6 Postcodes

Colchester (CO6)

The CO6 postcode area is located in the Colchester postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1384 individual postcodes.

There are 135 electoral wards in the CO6 postcode area, including Bures, Clacton-On-Sea, Colchester, Frinton-On-Sea, Halstead, Harwich, Manningtree, Sudbury, Walton On The Naze which come under the local authority of the Colchester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in CO6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CO6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

CO6 postcode is an area located in the Colchester district of Essex, UK. It contains many villages including; Abbess Roding, Alphamstone, Ardleigh, Assington, Bardfield End Green, Boreham, Boxted, Bradfield Combust, Boxted, Bulmer, Copford, Duck End, East Mersea, Fingringhoe, Great Bromley, Great Horkesley, Great Henny, Great Leighs, Great Tey, Hasketon, Little Bromley, Little Horkesley, Little Oakley, Little Tey, Layer-de-la-Haye, Lawford, Lexden, Marks Tey, Messing, Pleasant Valley, Peldon, Prettygate, Rowhedge, Salcot, Stisted, St Osyth, Stanway, Tiptree, Wakes Colne, West Bergholt, West Mersea, Wickham Bishops, Wormingford and Tymperley.

CO6 postcode is a relatively rural area in the Colchester borough of Essex. The area includes market towns, villages and small hamlets. The nearest town is Colchester, which is located approximately 16 miles away. The district has excellent transport links, including two railway stations (Kelvedon and Marks Tey) providing direct access to London. It is also well-served by bus routes operated by First East Anglia, connecting it to the surrounding villages and towns.

CO6 postcode is predominantly an agricultural area, producing wheat, barley, oilseed and potatoes. It is also home to a number of large orchards and woods which are popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The area has become increasingly popular with commuters who use it as a base to get to London and the South East, due to its ease of access to Colchester and London. It supports a wide range of activities, including football, darts, cricket, and golf.

The area is favoured by families who look to get the most out of living in the countryside. It has good recreational facilities, providing a range of leisure activities such as swimming, fitness classes, organised walking groups and tennis courts, and there are a number of local pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. CO6 is culturally diverse area and the local primary and secondary schools provide high quality education for the whole family.

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