Penny Close is a street located in the town of Colchester. It uses the postcode CO4 6DQ. The street has a length of approximately 190 metres.
The street is located within the Colchester District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 8903265 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 51.34 miles North East from central London., 15.12 miles South West from Ipswich, 21.56 miles North East from Chelmsford and 37.97 miles South East from Cambridge.
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Map of Penny Close
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Penny Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 Address: Cowdray Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.59 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre Castle Address: St Peters Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.91 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Colchester A12 Address: Ipswich Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.20 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Colchester Address: Birchwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.66 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Colchester Feering Address: A12 London Road Northbound, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EL Telephone: 0871 984 6029 Visit Hotel Page |
7.78 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Mersea Homes | Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ | Visit Website |
| Hale Letting Limited | Cartmel Boxted Road Mile End Colchester CO4 5HF | Visit Website |
| Property Book UK Ltd | The Cartlodge Braiswick lane Mile End Colchester Essex CO4 5ED | Visit Website |
| David martin Mile End | 27, Mile End Road, Colchester, CO4 5BU | Visit Website |
| Bloomfield Grey | Barn 1, Runkins Corner Farm, Langham Lane, Boxted, Colchester,CO4 5HZ |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.917934 |
| Longitude | 0.880560 |
| OS Easting (X): | 598074 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 228347 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL981283 |
Roads that have a Junction with Penny Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lilianna Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 15:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 18 December 2024 at 23:00 (14.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.2°C (93.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00110120 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 35.68 |
| Area Population | 2826.00 |
| Male Population | 1376.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1450.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 37 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021680 |
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| LSOA Name: | Colchester 004B |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004509 |
| MSOA Name: | Colchester 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Colchester |
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| Turner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU |
| 01206 543159 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Colchester |
| Iceland Colchester 4 |
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| Unit 4, Turner Rise Retail Park, Essex, CO4 5TU |
| 01206543173 |
| Distance: 1.47 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Colchester 4 |
| Tesco Colchester Extra |
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| Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED |
| 0345 677 9188 |
| Distance: 1.72 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Extra |
| Tesco Colchester Crouch St Express |
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| 42-46 Crouch St, Colchester, CO3 3HH |
| 0345 026 9718 |
| Distance: 2.15 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Crouch St Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01206 - Colchester |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Colchester |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex &CO3 3WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01206 282 222 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Colchester |
| The Member of Parliament is Pam Cox |
| Details for the MP Pam Cox on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Pam Cox on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Pam Cox won with a majority of 8,250 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,662 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mile End Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Camulos Academy
Address: Camulos Academy, Whitmore Drive, Via Urbis Romanea, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6AL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01206588588
Myland Community Primary School
Address: Myland Community Primary School, Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01206852109
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
Address: The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01206271336
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MILL ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 47 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, CO4 5LE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
MILL ROAD SURGERY
Address: 47 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 845900
TURNER ROAD SURGERY
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, TURNER ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 5JR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 314015
WEST BERGHOLT SURGERY
Address: 1-3 ERLE HAVARD ROAD, WEST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, CO6 3LH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Address: HIGHWOODS SQUARE, HIGHWOODS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 9SR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 752010
BLUEBELL SURGERY
Address: BLUEBELL RESOURCE CENTRE, JACK ANDREWS DRIVE, HIGHWOODS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 9YN
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 855222
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ASDA OPTICIANS
Address: TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER, CO4 5TU
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
COLCHESTER EXTRA
Address: HIGHWOODS SQUARE, HIGHWOODS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 9ED
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
BETHELL AND CLARK
Address: 5 HEAD STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1NX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE-AT-HOME.UK (SOVEREIGN CRESCENT)
Address: 4 SOVEREIGN CRESCENT, LEXDEN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3UZ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL REVOLUTION (COLCHESTER)
Address: 18 RED LION YARD, HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DX
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Colchester Station is 1.32 miles away.
Address: Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Colchester is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line|Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Colchester Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Colchester Town Station is 2.39 miles away.
Address: Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Colchester Town is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Colchester Town Station is staffed on a part time basis.