CO1 2ZR 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 (2ZR) 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 CO1.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ZR.
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 2ZR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is COLCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO1 2ZR postcode have the street address of Old Rectory Drive.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the CO1 2ZR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO1 2ZR is within the town of Colchester.
The CO1 2ZR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO1 2ZR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in CO1 2ZR are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CO1 2ZR
The telephone area code for CO1 2ZR is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates for CO1 2ZR
| Latitude | 51.8869309189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.913484627922 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CO1 2ZR
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Weather Forecast for CO1 2ZR
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 87.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 93.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 92.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 91.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 73.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 76.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | E 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of CO1 2ZR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Unity Primary Academy
Address: Unity Primary Academy, Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ
Distance: 0.91 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: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01206841288
Roach Vale Primary School
Address: Roach Vale Primary School, Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01206861324
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Address: Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01206861836
Hazelmere Junior School
Address: Hazelmere Junior School, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JP
Distance: 1.09 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: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01206860612
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01206794334
Friars Grove Primary School
Address: Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0PZ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01206843683
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Address: Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01206864375
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01206794634
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Address: Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01206573849
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA
Distance: 0.36 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: 0.36 miles
Contact:
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 0.59 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: 0.28 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: 0.28 miles
Contact:
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 0.54 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: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01206762884
Hamilton Primary School
Address: Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01206572362
North Primary School and Nursery
Address: North Primary School and Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01206574225
England Secondary Schools
Colchester Academy
Address: Colchester Academy, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01206861217
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Address: The Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01206547911
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01206576973
St Benedict's Catholic College
Address: St Benedict's Catholic College, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01206549222
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
St Helena School
Address: St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01206572253
England Higher Schools
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Address: The Sixth Form College Colchester, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01206500700
Colchester Institute
Address: Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01206712000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO1 2ZR
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7EA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HAMMOND HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
THE TOOTHPLACE
Address: 12 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7DU
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
OPTIDENT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 37 ST. JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7AD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO1 2ZR
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 81A EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 870119
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
QUEEN STREET PHARMACY
Address: 12 QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541600
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 PRIORY WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 562214
BOOTS
Address: 4-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 577303
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO1 2ZR
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL REVOLUTION (COLCHESTER)
Address: 18 RED LION YARD, HIGH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DX
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO1 2ZR
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866626
EAST HILL SURGERY
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2RW
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866133
CASTLE GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
Address: 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 761960
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 517100
Transport Links near CO1 2ZR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CO1 2ZR
- Colchester Town
Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFDistance: 0.63 milesDriving Time: 1.45 minutes - Hythe (Essex)
Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JRDistance: 0.78 milesDriving Time: 1.77 minutes - Colchester
Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XDDistance: 2.05 milesDriving Time: 4.01 minutes - Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJDistance: 4.38 milesDriving Time: 8.02 minutes - Alresford (Essex)
Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AADistance: 5.69 milesDriving Time: 8.80 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CO1 2ZR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO1 2ZR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO1 2ZR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Will Quince |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO1 2ZR Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Colchester District Council and the County Council is Essex County Council.
Essex County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Colchester District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Colchester District at the following link Colchester District.How much is the Council Tax?
Colchester District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Colchester District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CO1 2ZR Postcode 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 in CO1 2ZR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £215,000 | £247,000 | £227,600 | 5 |
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Postcodes near the CO1 2ZR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO1 2ZR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 0.37 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Aldi |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 0.73 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 0.75 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 0.92 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Waitrose |
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 1.04 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO1 2ZR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 0.70 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 8.09 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 13.13 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 15.10 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 0.58 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 0.97 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 2.84 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 3.43 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 0.71 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 3.71 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 11.23 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 13.03 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 14.28 miles | Directions from CO1 2ZR to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |