CO2 8DR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DR) 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 CO2.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DR.
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 CO2 8DR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO2 8DR postcode have the street address of Foresight Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO2 8DR postcode is home to a bustling 98 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO2 8DR is within the town of Colchester.
The CO2 8DR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO2 8DR are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in CO2 8DR are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CO2 8DR
The telephone area code for CO2 8DR is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates for CO2 8DR
| Latitude | 51.8654451723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.928685187461 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO2 8DR Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO2 8DR
| Average Mbps | 118.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
CO2 8DR has an average download speed of 118.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
619 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (923,394) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (260,628) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO2 8DR
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CO2 8DR has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO2 8DR Postcode
England Primary Schools
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: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01206729266
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01206794334
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: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01206728517
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01206794634
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01206575224
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01206506800
England Secondary Schools
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Address: The Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01206547911
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO2 8DR
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7EA
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTOWORLD
Address: 38 EAST HILL, COLCHESTER, CO1 2QX
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO2 8DR
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
WELPHARM PHARMACY
Address: 4 PHOENIX COURT, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8JY
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863973
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
BOOTS
Address: 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 823605
ABBEY FIELD PHARMACY
Address: ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 560273
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO2 8DR
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO2 8DR
ROWHEDGE SURGERY
Address: 7 RECTORY ROAD, ROWHEDGE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 7HP
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 728585
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3SQ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 794484
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 517100
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
Motorway Junctions near CO2 8DR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO2 8DR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO2 8DR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Will Quince |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO2 8DR 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 CO2 8DR 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 CO2 8DR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO2 8DR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 2.19 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Tesco |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 2.59 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Aldi |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 3.04 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 3.14 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 3.18 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO2 8DR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 2.13 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 8.44 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 13.99 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 15.91 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 2.05 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 2.55 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 4.26 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 4.45 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 2.13 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 4.60 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 10.02 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 14.63 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 14.87 miles | Directions from CO2 8DR to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |