The CO1 2SJ postcode is in Colchester, Essex postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CO1 |
| Ward | Greenstead |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Parson's Heath |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Colchester |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Colchester |
| Police Force | Essex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Greenstead |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Colchester |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 10508 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Highly qualified professionals / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Energyze Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 259 Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2SJ
Energyze Kitchen, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Davey House, 259 Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SJ
The nearest places is The Hythe(0.50 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Station Road(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hythe(0.11 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(23.99 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | CO4 3QJ (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Kendall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CO1 2HH (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Hazelmere Infant School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-7 | CO4 3JP (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Hazelmere Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | CO4 3JP (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Colchester AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | CO4 3JL (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Willow Brook Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | CO4 0DT (0.74 mi) | Details |
| St James' Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | CO1 2RA (0.79 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, ColchesterPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | CO1 2QB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CO4 3EZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
| St. George's SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | CO2 7RU (0.98 mi) | Details |
| Roach Vale Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CO4 3YN (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.83 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| colchester medical practiceActivecolchester medical pract, 78 east hill, colchester, essex | 01206866626 | CO1 2QS |
| east hill surgeryActivethe east hill surgery, 78 east hill, colchester, essex | 01206866133 | CO1 2RW |
The population of CO12SJ is 240 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2264), Between 45 to 54 (1826), and Between 35 to 44 (1755).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 126 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 38.
Regarding education, 76 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (259), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (241).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (122), followed by No religion (88).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Full-time students (60) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (24), and Small employers and own account workers (24).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (363), and 225 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1043) and European Union EU-2 (67).