CO7 8RU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of CO7 8RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO7 8RU 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 8RU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
CO7 8RUDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CO7 8RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around CO7 8RU, 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
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area CO78RU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
CO7 8RUTravel
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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
CO7 8RUEvents
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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 CO7 8RU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
CO7 8RUBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CO7 8RU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the CO7 8RU 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
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near CO7 8RU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around CO7 8RU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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CO78RU Postcode Breakdown
COAREA | 7DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | RUUNIT |
Full Postcode | CO7 8RU |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Colchester |
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LSOA Name | |
County | Essex |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
CO78RU Postal District
CO7 8RU 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 8RU.
Little Bentley | 1.2 miles NE |
Great Bentley | 1.4 miles S |
Thorrington | 1.9 miles SW |
Little Bromley | 3.3 miles N |
Alresford | 3.7 miles W |
Wix | 4.2 miles E |
Lawford | 4.6 miles N |
Thorpe Le Soken | 4.6 miles E |
Ardleigh | 4.7 miles NW |
Saint Osyth | 4.9 miles S |
Brightlingsea | 5 miles S |
Manningtree | 5.5 miles N |
Dedham | 6.5 miles NW |
Abberton | 6.8 miles W |
East Bergholt | 7 miles N |
London | 57 miles W |
Glasgow | 343 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 327 miles NW |
Cardiff | 185 miles W |
Liverpool | 199 miles NW |
Southampton | 127 miles SW |
Saint Ives | 145 miles W |
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