CO7 7AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7AL) 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 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
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 CO7 7AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO7 7AL postcode have the street address of Johnson Drive.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO7 7AL postcode is home to a bustling 76 residents!
CO7 7AL is within the village of Elmstead Market.
The CO7 7AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO7 7AL are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are unknown and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in CO7 7AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CO7 7AL
The telephone area code for CO7 7AL is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.8820582726 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.996789631723 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for The Beth Chatto Gardens Elmstead Market
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 21.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 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 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 2.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 48.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 53.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 39.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 39.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 33.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 35.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 35.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 72.710 |
CO7 7AL has an average download speed of 35.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
929 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (133,341) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,050,371) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
CO7 7AL has an average upload speed of 7.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,075 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
14% of postcodes (168,297) have slower upload speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,012,269) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Address: St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley, Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01206230305
Alresford Primary School
Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 01206822731
Millfields Primary School
Address: Millfields Primary School, Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01206823044
Broomgrove Junior School
Address: Broomgrove Junior School, Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01206822893
Broomgrove Infant School
Address: Broomgrove Infant School, Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01206822141
Elmstead Primary School
Address: Elmstead Primary School, Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13A BROMLEY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3JE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
BUPA DENTAL CARE
Address: 316 IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 0ET
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 823605
BOOTS
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, GREENSTEAD ESTATE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 860837
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 338 HARWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3HP
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863405
WELPHARM PHARMACY
Address: 4 PHOENIX COURT, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8JY
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863973
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: ST. CHRISTOPHER ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 0NA
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 843130
Nearest Opticians
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
COLCHESTER EXTRA
Address: HIGHWOODS SQUARE, HIGHWOODS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 9ED
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 4.06 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 4.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ELMSTEAD SURGERY
Address: CHAPEL LANE, ELMSTEAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 7AG
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
COACH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 COACH ROAD, ALRESFORD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8EA
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3SQ
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 794484
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
HAWTHORN SURGERY
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
PARSONS HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 35A PARSONS HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3HS
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.94 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: 2.47 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.59 miles
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.96 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.96 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.45 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: 5.58 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: 5.07 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.59 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken
Address: Thorpe-le-Soken station, Station Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ
Postcode: CO16 0HQ
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.42 miles
Clacton-on-Sea
Address: Clacton-on-Sea station, Skelmersdale Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6PU
Postcode: CO15 6PU
Line: Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.06 miles
Wrabness
Address: Wrabness station, Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ
Postcode: CO11 2TJ
Line: Mayflower Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.45 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.10 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £149,667 | 3 |
| 2022 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 4.61 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 5.34 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 5.41 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 6.04 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Aldi, Colne View Retail Park, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1YN | 6.22 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 4.26 miles | Directions to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 11.47 miles | Directions to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 11.66 miles | Directions to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 13.48 miles | Directions to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 4.13 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 4.34 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD | 4.76 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 5.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 4.27 miles | Directions to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 7.26 miles | Directions to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 8.03 miles | Directions to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX | 13.50 miles | Directions to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park |
| KFC, Felixstowe Road, IPSWICH, IP3 8SU | 13.93 miles | Directions to KFC Ipswich - Felixstowe Road |