CO1 2YD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2YD) 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 CO7.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO7 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case YD.
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 CO1 2YD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO1 2YD postcode have the street address of Ipswich Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO1 2YD postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!
CO1 2YD is within the town of COLCHESTER.
The CO1 2YD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO1 2YD are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in CO1 2YD are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CO1 2YD
The telephone area code for CO1 2YD is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8905799317 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.917209201694 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
EAST STREET
COLCHESTER
0.02
CO1 2TQ
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EAST HILL
COLCHESTER
0.29
CO1 2QX
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BARRACK STREET
COLCHESTER
0.38
CO1 2LJ
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HARWICH ROAD
COLCHESTER
0.57
CO4 3DG
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Colchester
0.77
W
265.54
Wivenhoe
2.96
SE
142.44
Manningtree
7.33
ENE
58.70
West Mersea
7.92
S
181.81
Hadleigh
10.67
N
8.53
Halstead
12.71
WNW
286.96
Sudbury
12.97
NW
322.54
Witham
13.42
WSW
242.18
Acton
14.13
NNW
331.96
Frinton-on-Sea
14.61
ESE
105.88
Maldon
15.02
SW
222.94
Ipswich
15.29
NE
40.99
Southminster
16.22
SSW
193.33
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Colchester
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% SW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00% W 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00% NW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00% WNW 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% W 2 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SW 2 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00% SSW 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SSW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 10.00% SW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00% WSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00% W 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00% WNW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% WNW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00% W 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% W 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 11 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 118.600 Median Mbps 107.000 Maximum Mbps 205.000
CO1 2YD has an average download speed of 118.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
645 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (926,504) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (257,492) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 13.300 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 21.000
CO1 2YD has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Unity Primary Academy
Address: Unity Primary Academy, Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01206864226
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Address: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester, Clay Lane Grove, St Johns Cofe Primary School, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO4 0HH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01206841288
Roach Vale Primary School
Address: Roach Vale Primary School, Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01206861324
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Address: Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01206861836
Hazelmere Junior School
Address: Hazelmere Junior School, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01206862691
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Templewood Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EZ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01206860612
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01206794334
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Address: Brinkley Grove Primary School, Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01206852266
Highwoods Community Primary School
Address: Highwoods Community Primary School, Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01206845887
Friars Grove Primary School
Address: Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0PZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01206843683
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Address: Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01206864375
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01206794634
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01206865747
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Address: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01206865722
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Address: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01206506800
St John's Green Primary School
Address: St John's Green Primary School, St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01206762884
Hamilton Primary School
Address: Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01206572362
North Primary School and Nursery
Address: North Primary School and Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01206574225
England Secondary Schools
Colchester Academy
Address: Colchester Academy, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01206861217
The Gilberd School
Address: The Gilberd School, Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01206842211
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
St Helena School
Address: St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01206572253
England Higher Schools
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Address: The Sixth Form College Colchester, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01206500700
Colchester Institute
Address: Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01206712000
Nearest Dentists
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMMOND HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7EA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
THE TOOTHPLACE
Address: 12 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7DU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
OPTIDENT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 37 ST. JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7AD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 81A EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QW
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 870119
QUEEN STREET PHARMACY
Address: 12 QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541600
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 PRIORY WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 562214
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
BOOTS
Address: 4-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 577303
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL REVOLUTION (COLCHESTER)
Address: 18 RED LION YARD, HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866626
EAST HILL SURGERY
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2RW
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866133
CASTLE GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
HAWTHORN SURGERY
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
Address: 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 761960
Transport Links
Train Stations
Hythe (Essex)
Address: Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
Postcode: CO2 8JR
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.56 miles
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 0.62 miles
Colchester
Address: Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Postcode: CO1 1XD
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.23 miles
Wivenhoe
Address: Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
Postcode: CO7 9DJ
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.88 miles
Alresford (Essex)
Address: Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
Postcode: CO7 8AA
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.23 miles
Marks Tey
Address: Marks Tey station, Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE
Postcode: CO6 1EE
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line)
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.75 miles
Great Bentley
Address: Great Bentley station, Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH
Postcode: CO7 8LH
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.86 miles
Manningtree
Address: Manningtree station, Station Approach, off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH
Postcode: CO11 2LH
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Mayflower Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.79 miles
Mistley
Address: Mistley station, High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH
Postcode: CO11 1HH
Line: Mayflower Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.90 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne
Address: Chappel & Wakes Colne station, Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS
Postcode: CO6 2DS
Line: Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line)
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.19 miles
Weeley
Address: Weeley station, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH
Postcode: CO16 9DH
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.85 miles
Kelvedon
Address: Kelvedon station, Station Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NP
Postcode: CO5 9NP
Line: Great Eastern Main Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.79 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M11 J8Distance: 34.27 milesDriving Time: 38.10 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Colchester Member or Parliament 
Pam Cox Contact Details Contact Pam Cox Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2015 £160,000 £160,000 £160,000 1 2017 £201,000 £201,000 £201,000 1 2018 £185,000 £185,000 £185,000 1 2019 £240,000 £280,000 £260,000 2 2020 £165,000 £165,000 £165,000 1 2022 £237,000 £237,000 £237,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near CO1 2YD Supermarket Distance Directions Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG 0.25 miles Directions to Lidl Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ 0.44 miles Directions to Waitrose Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ 0.83 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG 1.00 miles Directions to Sainsburys Aldi, Colne View Retail Park, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1YN 1.01 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near CO1 2YD Burger King Distance Directions 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA 0.84 miles Directions to 11b High Street ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL 8.32 miles Directions to ferring Service Station Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT 12.84 miles Directions to Copdock Interchange Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ 14.80 miles Directions to Westend Road Coopers
Mcdonald's Restaurants near CO1 2YD Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH 0.71 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US 0.94 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH 2.65 miles Directions to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG 3.61 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG
KFC Restaurants near CO1 2YD Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA 0.86 miles Directions to KFC Colchester - High Street KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD 3.87 miles Directions to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP 11.21 miles Directions to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ 12.90 miles Directions to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA 14.46 miles Directions to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST STREET | COLCHESTER | 0.02 | CO1 2TQ | View on Google Maps | |
| EAST HILL | COLCHESTER | 0.29 | CO1 2QX | View on Google Maps | |
| BARRACK STREET | COLCHESTER | 0.38 | CO1 2LJ | View on Google Maps | |
| HARWICH ROAD | COLCHESTER | 0.57 | CO4 3DG | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 0.77 | W | 265.54 |
| Wivenhoe | 2.96 | SE | 142.44 |
| Manningtree | 7.33 | ENE | 58.70 |
| West Mersea | 7.92 | S | 181.81 |
| Hadleigh | 10.67 | N | 8.53 |
| Halstead | 12.71 | WNW | 286.96 |
| Sudbury | 12.97 | NW | 322.54 |
| Witham | 13.42 | WSW | 242.18 |
| Acton | 14.13 | NNW | 331.96 |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 14.61 | ESE | 105.88 |
| Maldon | 15.02 | SW | 222.94 |
| Ipswich | 15.29 | NE | 40.99 |
| Southminster | 16.22 | SSW | 193.33 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Colchester
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | W 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | W 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 118.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
CO1 2YD has an average download speed of 118.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
645 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (926,504) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (257,492) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
CO1 2YD has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Unity Primary Academy
Address: Unity Primary Academy, Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01206864226
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Address: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester, Clay Lane Grove, St Johns Cofe Primary School, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO4 0HH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01206841288
Roach Vale Primary School
Address: Roach Vale Primary School, Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01206861324
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Address: Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01206861836
Hazelmere Junior School
Address: Hazelmere Junior School, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01206862691
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Templewood Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EZ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01206860612
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01206794334
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Address: Brinkley Grove Primary School, Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01206852266
Highwoods Community Primary School
Address: Highwoods Community Primary School, Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01206845887
Friars Grove Primary School
Address: Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0PZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01206843683
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Address: Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01206864375
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01206794634
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01206865747
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Address: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01206865722
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Address: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01206506800
St John's Green Primary School
Address: St John's Green Primary School, St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01206762884
Hamilton Primary School
Address: Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01206572362
North Primary School and Nursery
Address: North Primary School and Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01206574225
England Secondary Schools
Colchester Academy
Address: Colchester Academy, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01206861217
The Gilberd School
Address: The Gilberd School, Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01206842211
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
St Helena School
Address: St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01206572253
England Higher Schools
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Address: The Sixth Form College Colchester, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01206500700
Colchester Institute
Address: Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01206712000
Nearest Dentists
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMMOND HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7EA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
THE TOOTHPLACE
Address: 12 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7DU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
OPTIDENT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 37 ST. JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7AD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 81A EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QW
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 870119
QUEEN STREET PHARMACY
Address: 12 QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541600
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 PRIORY WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 562214
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
BOOTS
Address: 4-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 577303
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL REVOLUTION (COLCHESTER)
Address: 18 RED LION YARD, HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866626
EAST HILL SURGERY
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2RW
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866133
CASTLE GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
HAWTHORN SURGERY
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
Address: 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 761960
Transport Links
Train Stations
Hythe (Essex)
Address: Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
Postcode: CO2 8JR
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.56 miles
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 0.62 miles
Colchester
Address: Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Postcode: CO1 1XD
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.23 miles
Wivenhoe
Address: Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
Postcode: CO7 9DJ
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.88 miles
Alresford (Essex)
Address: Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
Postcode: CO7 8AA
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.23 miles
Marks Tey
Address: Marks Tey station, Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE
Postcode: CO6 1EE
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line)
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.75 miles
Great Bentley
Address: Great Bentley station, Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH
Postcode: CO7 8LH
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.86 miles
Manningtree
Address: Manningtree station, Station Approach, off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH
Postcode: CO11 2LH
Line: Great Eastern Main Line|Mayflower Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.79 miles
Mistley
Address: Mistley station, High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH
Postcode: CO11 1HH
Line: Mayflower Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.90 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne
Address: Chappel & Wakes Colne station, Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS
Postcode: CO6 2DS
Line: Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line)
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.19 miles
Weeley
Address: Weeley station, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH
Postcode: CO16 9DH
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.85 miles
Kelvedon
Address: Kelvedon station, Station Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NP
Postcode: CO5 9NP
Line: Great Eastern Main Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.79 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Pam Cox |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £201,000 | £201,000 | £201,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £280,000 | £260,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 0.25 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 0.44 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 0.83 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 1.00 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Colne View Retail Park, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1YN | 1.01 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 0.84 miles | Directions to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 8.32 miles | Directions to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 12.84 miles | Directions to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 14.80 miles | Directions to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 0.71 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 0.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 2.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 3.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 0.86 miles | Directions to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 3.87 miles | Directions to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 11.21 miles | Directions to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 12.90 miles | Directions to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 14.46 miles | Directions to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |