19POPULATION
1.9%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
46%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCO7 9WR

What social class do the population of CO7 9WR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CO7 9WR 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 9WR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.4%Male
  • 52.6%Female

From the last census, 47.4% of people in CO79WR male, and 52.6% female. Women outnumber men in Wivenhoe Quay.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 46%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 46% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CO7 9WR is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 66%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.6%WORKING
  • 1.9%UNEMPLOYED

1.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis near CO7 9WR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CO7 9WR

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CO7 9WR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in CO7 9WR

Libraries

Libraries

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CO79WR Postcode Breakdown

COAREA7DISTRICT9SECTORWRUNIT
Full PostcodeCO7 9WR
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%)

CO79WR Postal District

Compass Postal District

CO7 9WR 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 9WR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Alresford1.1 miles E
Abberton2.5 miles SW
Colchester3.1 miles NW
Thorrington3.2 miles E
Peldon3.8 miles SW
Ardleigh4.2 miles N
Great Bentley4.6 miles E
Layer De La Haye5 miles W
Brightlingsea5.1 miles SE
Little Bentley5.6 miles E
Little Bromley5.6 miles NE
Lawford6.1 miles NE
Great Wigborough6.1 miles SW
Birch6.3 miles W
Dedham6.5 miles N
London52 miles W
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh325 miles NW
Cardiff181 miles W
Liverpool195 miles NW
Southampton122 miles SW
Saint Ives140 miles W

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