CO7 8LU Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the CO7 8LU postcode area in Colchester.
We've got loads of statistics for CO7 8LU, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of CO7 8LU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO7 8LU 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 CO7 8LU from the Census 2011.
Discover CO7 8LU
People and Demographics
CO7 8LU
Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO7 8LU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO7 8LU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around CO7 8LU reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.
Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area CO78LU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
Looking for job vacancies in the CO7 8LU area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.
Travel & Transport
CO7 8LU
Travel
Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to CO7 8LU.
Traffic Reports
Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.
Taxi Firms
Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the CO7 8LU area.
Car Parks
Locate the nearest car parks near CO7 8LU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.
Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
CO7 8LU
Events
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around CO7 8LU.
Attractions
Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near CO7 8LU, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.
Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area CO7 8LU.
Tourist Information
Locate the nearest car parks near CO7 8LU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.
Local Amenities
CO7 8LU
Banks
Find the nearest bank or building society in CO7 8LU. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.
Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO7 8LU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO7 8LU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.
Police Stations
Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.
Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO7 8LU.
Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.
Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO7 8LU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
Chris H
Friday, April 19, 2024
We don't have any views of Co78lu right now. If you live in Co78lu or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.
Add your view of CO7 8LU
People need your local expertise. If you live in CO7 8LU or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.
Please tell us what you like about the CO7 8LU postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.
| LOCAL AMENITIES | |
| FAMILY FRIENDLY | |
| PARKING | |
| GREEN SPACES |
CO78LU Postcode Breakdown
| COAREA | 7DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | LUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | CO7 8LU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Colchester |
| Easting | |
| Northing | |
| Ward Name | |
| MSOA Name | |
| LSOA Name | |
| County | Essex |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | |
| Local Authority Code | |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
CO78LU Postal District
CO7 8LU 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 CO7 8LU.
| Great Bentley | 0.2 miles SW |
| Thorrington | 1.5 miles W |
| Little Bentley | 2.2 miles N |
| Alresford | 3.6 miles W |
| Saint Osyth | 3.7 miles S |
| Brightlingsea | 3.9 miles SW |
| Thorpe Le Soken | 4.2 miles E |
| Little Bromley | 4.5 miles N |
| Wix | 4.8 miles NE |
| Ardleigh | 5.7 miles NW |
| Lawford | 5.8 miles N |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 6.4 miles SE |
| Abberton | 6.6 miles W |
| Manningtree | 6.7 miles N |
| Colchester | 7.5 miles W |
| London | 57 miles W |
| Glasgow | 344 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 328 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 185 miles W |
| Liverpool | 199 miles NW |
| Southampton | 126 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 144 miles W |
Local News Essex
Coggeshall stab victim lost 'catastrophic volume of blood'
A COURT has heard how a 16-year-old stab victim would have suffered a catastrophic volume of blood loss by the time medical experts arrived to try and save him.
Daily GazetteEssex suspects arrested after scam site which tricked 70,000 people is infiltrated by cops
The site, set up in 2021, managed to obtain 480,000 credit card numbers and 64,000 PINs across the globe
Essex LiveWhy fed up Essex mum leaves notes on cars outside her home
Louise Brown, 33, has been leaving 'polite notes' on cars parked on the pavement outside her home in Ingatestone, Essex, as she says she shouldn't have to walk in the road with her baby
Essex LiveMount Bures: Resident highlights Colchester 'poor road conditions'
A CONCERNED resident highlighted poor conditions of roads in the Colchester district and claims high costs are incurred by motorists as a result.
Daily GazetteEssex Police report 39 Westcliff drivers in one day
Essex Police officers held a "vision zero" day in support of a national road safety campaign, forcing on the fatal four offences that contribute to collisions where someone is killed or seriously inju&hellip
The EchoMersea Island food and drink festival plans rejected again
Businessman Nick Moffat is looking to stage a huge entertainment event called Rock The Dock on the island every August.
Daily GazetteTiptree man arrested on suspicion of importing drugs into UK
A man was stopped for having no MOT for the vehicle, for not being insured to drive the vehicle and for not having a valid driving licence.
Daily GazetteUnison fights against outsourcing at Colchester Hospital
Union workers in north Essex have launched a petition to stop their trust's plans to outsource services.
Daily GazetteFrom 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.
