The Folly is a street located in the town of Wivenhoe. The street has a length of approximately 77 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
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 8902865 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CO7 9DG and CO7 9DB.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 52.03 miles North East from central London., 16.26 miles South West from Ipswich, 22.45 miles North East from Chelmsford and 40.17 miles North from Canterbury.
THE FOLLY is within the Post Town of COLCHESTER
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Map of The Folly
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004522 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for The Folly |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Folly
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre Castle Address: St Peters Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.73 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 Address: Cowdray Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.01 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Colchester A12 Address: Ipswich Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.70 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea North Colchester Road Address: Crown Green Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.70 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Colchester Address: Birchwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.12 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Folly
UPRN: 10070228518
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070228519
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10070228486
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070228487
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10034897569
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070228482
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Price & Co | 29-31 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BE | Visit Website |
| Concord Property Limited | 61 High Street Wivenhoe CO7 9AZ | Visit Website |
| haart | 66 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AZ | Visit Website |
| Michaels Prestige Collection | 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF | |
| Michaels Property Consultants Ltd | 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AF | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Folly | |
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| Latitude | 51.854212 |
| Longitude | 0.960648 |
| OS Easting (X): | 603868 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 221484 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM039215 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Folly
- OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE
- 5
- SOLSTICE HOUSE, 2
Roads that have a Junction with The Folly
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bethany Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (18.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.8°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00110425 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 42.54 |
| Area Population | 2104.00 |
| Male Population | 1026.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1078.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021738 |
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| LSOA Name: | Colchester 017C |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004522 |
| MSOA Name: | Colchester 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Colchester Hythe Superstore |
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| Greenstead Rd, Colchester, CO1 2TE |
| 0345 677 9177 |
| Distance: 2.51 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Hythe Superstore |
| Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express |
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| Magdalen St, Colchester, CO1 2LA |
| 0345 610 2954 |
| Distance: 2.96 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Magdalen Express |
| Tesco Colchester Bromley Rd Express |
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| 19a Bromley Rd, Colchester, CO4 3JF |
| 0345 026 9430 |
| Distance: 3.06 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Colchester Bromley Rd Express |
| Waitrose Colchester |
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| St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EQ |
| 01206 861230 |
| Distance: 3.23 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Colchester |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01206 - Colchester |
| Area Code: 01255 - Clacton-on-Sea |
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 Harwich and North Essex |
| The Member of Parliament is Bernard Jenkin |
| Details for the MP Bernard Jenkin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bernard Jenkin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Bernard Jenkin won with a majority of 1,162 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,296 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wivenhoe Ward |
| Parish: Wivenhoe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Alresford Primary School
Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01206822731
Millfields Primary School
Address: Millfields Primary School, Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01206823044
Broomgrove Junior School
Address: Broomgrove Junior School, Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01206822893
Broomgrove Infant School
Address: Broomgrove Infant School, Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01206822141
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7BN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01206729266
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
Address: St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge, Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HR
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01206728517
Nearest Hospitals
| Essex County Hospital |
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| Address: Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3NB, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01206 747474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Essex County Hospital |
| Oaks Hospital |
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| Address: Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, CO4 5XR, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01206 753264 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oaks Hospital |
| Colchester General Hospital |
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| Address: Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01206 747474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.51 (miles) |
| Directions from to Colchester General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13A BROMLEY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3JE
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
ROWHEDGE SURGERY
Address: 7 RECTORY ROAD, ROWHEDGE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 7HP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 728585
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3SQ
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 794484
COACH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 COACH ROAD, ALRESFORD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8EA
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
ELMSTEAD SURGERY
Address: CHAPEL LANE, ELMSTEAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 7AG
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 823605
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
WELPHARM PHARMACY
Address: 4 PHOENIX COURT, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8JY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863973
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
BOOTS
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, GREENSTEAD ESTATE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 860837
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL REVOLUTION (COLCHESTER)
Address: 18 RED LION YARD, HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DX
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wivenhoe Station is 0.25 miles away.
Address: Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
Wivenhoe is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wivenhoe Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Alresford (Essex) Station is 1.54 miles away.
Address: Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
Alresford (Essex) is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Alresford (Essex) Station is staffed on a part time basis.