CO3 3AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3AL) 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 CO3.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO2 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 CO3 3AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO3 3AL postcode have the street address of Maldon Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO3 3AL postcode is home to a bustling 32 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO3 3AL is within the town of Colchester.
The CO3 3AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO3 3AL are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, end-terraced, unknown, enclosed mid-terrace and mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in CO3 3AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CO3 3AL
The telephone area code for CO3 3AL is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates for CO3 3AL
| Latitude | 51.8849336092 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.89018931191 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO3 3AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO3 3AL
| Average Mbps | 80.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 74.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
CO3 3AL has an average download speed of 80.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
679 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (651,960) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (532,002) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO3 3AL
| Average Mbps | 13.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
CO3 3AL has an average upload speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,385 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
46% of postcodes (546,279) have slower upload speeds.
53% of postcodes (626,977) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO3 3AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01206794334
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 1.40 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: 1.04 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: 1.04 miles
Contact:
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 0.93 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: 0.82 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: 0.82 miles
Contact:
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01206506800
Queen Boudica Primary School
Address: Queen Boudica Primary School, Cowper Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XT
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01206844654
St John's Green Primary School
Address: St John's Green Primary School, St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01206762884
Hamilton Primary School
Address: Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01206572362
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Address: Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01206570231
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Address: Montgomery Junior School, Colchester, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01206572288
North Primary School and Nursery
Address: North Primary School and Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01206574225
Iceni Academy
Address: Iceni Academy, Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01206573807
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Address: King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01206574524
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Address: St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester, Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01206546412
Prettygate Infant School
Address: Prettygate Infant School, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01206577608
Prettygate Junior School
Address: Prettygate Junior School, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01206577608
Home Farm Primary School
Address: Home Farm Primary School, Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact:
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01206508445
Gosbecks Primary School
Address: Gosbecks Primary School, Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01206575407
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Address: Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils, Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01206573519
England Higher Schools
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Address: The Sixth Form College Colchester, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01206500700
Colchester Institute
Address: Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01206712000
England Secondary Schools
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01206576973
St Benedict's Catholic College
Address: St Benedict's Catholic College, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01206549222
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact:
Philip Morant School and College
Address: Philip Morant School and College, Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
St Helena School
Address: St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01206572253
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO3 3AL
CREFFIELD LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 CREFFIELD ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 3JA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
OPTIDENT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 37 ST. JOHNS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7AD
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
ARTISAINE LTD
Address: THE ART OF DENTISTRY, 3 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.THEARTOFDENTISTRY.CO.UK
THE AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 65A NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1PX
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 46 NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1PY
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO3 3AL
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 77 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EZ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541203
CAVALRY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 561778
BOOTS
Address: 4-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 577303
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 7 PRIORY WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 562214
ABBEY FIELD PHARMACY
Address: ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7UW
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 560273
QUEEN STREET PHARMACY
Address: 12 QUEEN STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2PJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541600
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO3 3AL
OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
BETHELL AND CLARK
Address: 5 HEAD STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1NX
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO3 3AL
CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 570371
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
Address: 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 761960
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 517100
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 78 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2QS
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 866626
Motorway Junctions near CO3 3AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO3 3AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO3 3AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Will Quince |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO3 3AL 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 CO3 3AL 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 ServicePostcodes near the CO3 3AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO3 3AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 0.62 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 0.97 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 1.27 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Aldi |
| Asda, Petrolea Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5TU | 1.98 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Asda |
| Iceland, Petrolea Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5TU | 1.98 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO3 3AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 0.45 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 7.10 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 13.86 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 15.84 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 0.55 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 0.91 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 2.43 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 2.88 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 0.42 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 2.72 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 12.06 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 12.64 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 13.28 miles | Directions from CO3 3AL to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |