CO6 1GU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO6 1GU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO6 1GU 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 CO6 1GU 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 CO6 1GU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO6 1GU, 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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Events
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Hotels
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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 CO6 1GU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO6 1GU 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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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CO61GU Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 6DISTRICT | 1SECTOR | GUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO6 1GU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
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| County | Essex |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
CO61GU Postal District
CO6 1GU 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 CO6 1GU.
| Coggeshall | 0.3 miles SW |
| Pattiswick | 1.8 miles W |
| Feering | 1.9 miles SE |
| Markshall | 2 miles N |
| Rivenhall | 2.7 miles S |
| Kelvedon | 2.9 miles SE |
| Great Tey | 3.4 miles E |
| Messing | 3.8 miles SE |
| Marks Tey | 4.2 miles E |
| Inworth | 4.2 miles SE |
| Earls Colne | 4.4 miles N |
| Rayne | 4.4 miles W |
| Tiptree | 4.6 miles SE |
| Chapel | 4.7 miles NE |
| Copford | 5.1 miles E |
| London | 43 miles SW |
| Glasgow | 334 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 319 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 169 miles W |
| Liverpool | 186 miles NW |
| Southampton | 113 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 131 miles SW |
Local News Essex
Colchester to Brightlingsea marathon sees hundreds of trees planted
The Hometown Half Marathon, held byEveson Row & Co, took runners from Colchester through Wivenhoe to Alresford to the finish line in Brightlingsea.
Daily GazetteChelmsford and Braintree: Elijah Clark dropped knife in drain
Elijah Clark, who is accused of murdering former Coggeshall schoolboy Andy Wood, didn't tell a doctor about a stab wound he received, a court has heard.
Daily GazetteRunwell Road crash: two taken to Basildon Hospital
Emergency services were called to Runwell Road, in Wickford, before 12pm this afternoon after reports of a crash involving a car and lorry
The EchoPolice officer hurt during struggle with suspect
Essex Police responded to reports a suspect had shoplifted and made threats to Southend shop staff.
BBC NewsTT Group sells BT's old Southampton offices to consortium
BT's former Friary House office building has permission for residential conversion under permitted development rights.
Property WeekMan shares heartbreaking final meeting with brother before death in cell at HMP Chelmsford
Daniel Weighman's brother was serving a sentence at the same jail when he was tragically found unresponsive in his cell
Essex LiveColchester new Home Bargains store to be 'biggest' in city
The country-wide chain, which already has a site at Turner Rise Retail Park, has revealed its plans for the former B&Q store in Lightship Way.
Daily GazetteJD Wetherspoon adding new items to its menu in May
JD Wetherspoon is set to add a number of new items to its food menu from May 1, 2024 including a Ramen noodle bowl - see the full list of changes.
The EchoFrom the Postcode Area blog
Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis
Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.
Death of the High Street?
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?
Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
The Redesign is Underway
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.
