CO5 8QA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case CO which means Colchester.
- Postal District. In our case CO5.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QA.
The regional mail center for the post area CO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the CO5 8QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO5 8QA postcode have the street address of High Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO5 8QA postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
CO5 8QA is within the town of West Mersea.
The CO5 8QA postcode area is composed of 64.71% residential properties, 35.29% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO5 8QA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in CO5 8QA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in CO5 8QA fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include 45, Kitchen Dinnerware Store 31, 42, Mersea Island Trading Post 46, 41B, Dale Stephens Association 41A, 46, 17, and 43, High Street.
Food And Drink include 37-39, High Street.
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CO5 8QA: Points of Interest
Island Supermarket
Island Supermarket is a retail outlet located at 46 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
The Mersea Centre
The Mersea Centre is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Mica Centre, 38 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
China Kitchen
China Kitchen is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 13A High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
Mersea Island Fish Bar
Mersea Island Fish Bar is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 37-39 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
Titash
Titash is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 40B High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
The Mersea Deli
The Mersea Deli is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 42 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 64.71% |
| Commercial | 35.29% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.7768684197 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.911213887154 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for West Mersea
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | E 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 21.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 19.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 40.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
CO5 8QA has an average download speed of 40.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,150 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
16% of postcodes (185,651) have slower broadband speeds.
84% of postcodes (997,840) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
CO5 8QA has an average upload speed of 7.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,929 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
14% of postcodes (164,368) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,016,344) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Mersea Island School
Address: Mersea Island School, Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01206382736
Nearest Dentists
WEST MERSEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32A KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 5.28 miles
Contact: :
COLNE VIEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53 LADYSMITH AVENUE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0JD
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTLING SEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0AQ
Distance: 5.52 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 5.86 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
ISLAND PHARMACY
Address: 4 & 5 KINGSWAY, BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 615113
BOOTS
Address: 37 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382850
CARE PHARMACY
Address: RETAIL UNIT NO.1, 37/39 KINGSLAND RD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 381673
TOLLESBURY PHARMACY
Address: 12A EAST STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8QD
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 860511
BOOTS
Address: 52 VICTORIA PLACE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, CO7 0AB
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302029
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
Nearest Opticians
PATRICK & MENZIES (WEST MERSEA)
Address: 2 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 6.06 miles
Contact: :
DAVID J RUSSELL OPTICIANS
Address: 100 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0AB
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: :
DON TYLER & SON
Address: 12 THE CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HF
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH (COLCHESTER)
Address: STANWAY RETAIL PARK, PEARTREE ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, CO3 0LX
Distance: 7.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Address: 32 KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382015
THE TOLLESBURY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 25 HIGH STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8RG
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 869204
CHURCH STREET SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8TS
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
MALTING GREEN SURGERY
Address: 64 MALTING GREEN ROAD, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 0JJ
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: :
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302522
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, CO7 0DT
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Colchester Town
Address: Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Postcode: CO2 7EF
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.58 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Bernard Jenkin |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Essex County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Essex Library ServiceHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £375,000 | £385,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £369,880 | £369,880 | £369,880 | 1 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £247,300 | £237,433 | 3 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 12.04 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 12.09 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 12.31 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 12.45 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 12.83 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 7.80 miles | Directions to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 9.28 miles | Directions to ferring Service Station |
| 205 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1LL | 18.44 miles | Directions to 205 High Street |
| Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre., Chelmsford, CM2 6FD | 18.88 miles | Directions to Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre. |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 7.79 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 8.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 8.32 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD | 9.91 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 7.78 miles | Directions to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 8.40 miles | Directions to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 10.37 miles | Directions to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 15.46 miles | Directions to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |
| KFC, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, ROCHFORD, SS4 1GP | 17.33 miles | Directions to KFC Rochford - Cherry Orchard Way |