CO2 8WL 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 (8WL) 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 WL.
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 8WL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is COLCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO2 8WL postcode have the street address of Rose Allen Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO2 8WL postcode is home to a bustling 80 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO2 8WL is within the village of Berechurch.
The CO2 8WL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO2 8WL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace, enclosed end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in CO2 8WL 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 CO2 8WL
The telephone area code for CO2 8WL is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates for CO2 8WL
| Latitude | 51.8603482853 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.901743431829 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO2 8WL Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO2 8WL
| Average Mbps | 68.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.980 |
CO2 8WL has an average download speed of 68.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
905 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
47% of postcodes (560,216) have slower broadband speeds.
53% of postcodes (623,520) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO2 8WL
| Average Mbps | 17.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
CO2 8WL has an average upload speed of 17.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,591 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (1,000,220) have slower upload speeds.
15% of postcodes (177,830) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO2 8WL 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: 2.16 miles
Contact: 01206729266
Old Heath Community Primary School
Address: Old Heath Community Primary School, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DD
Distance: 1.28 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: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01206728517
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Address: Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01206573849
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Holt Drive, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0BG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01206575224
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01206506800
Langenhoe Community Primary School
Address: Langenhoe Community Primary School, Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PG
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01206735267
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Address: Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01206570231
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Address: Montgomery Junior School, Colchester, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01206572288
Iceni Academy
Address: Iceni Academy, Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Distance: 1.39 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: 1.39 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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01206546412
Gosbecks Primary School
Address: Gosbecks Primary School, Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01206575407
England Secondary Schools
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Address: The Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01206547911
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO2 8WL
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
COLCHESTER DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CIRCULAR ROAD SOUTH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7UT
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
LAYER ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHESTERFIELDS, LAYER ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9LA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 CREFFIELD ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 3JA
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE
Address: 39 ST. BOTOLPHS STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7EA
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO2 8WL
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
ABBEY FIELD PHARMACY
Address: ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 560273
HUTT PHARMACY
Address: 4 THE SQUARE, ICENI WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9EB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576548
BOOTS
Address: 118 MILITARY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2AR
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 792363
CAVALRY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 561778
BOOTS
Address: 2-4 PLUME AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4PG
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 578874
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO2 8WL
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 1.93 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: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO2 8WL
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 517100
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7GH
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 570371
WIMPOLE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
SHRUB END SURGERY
Address: 122 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4RY
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near CO2 8WL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO2 8WL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO2 8WL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Will Quince |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO2 8WL 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 8WL 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 8WL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO2 8WL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 2.81 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Aldi |
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 3.01 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 3.16 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 3.36 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Tesco |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 3.75 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO2 8WL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 2.02 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 7.26 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 14.91 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 16.86 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 2.02 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 2.55 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 3.34 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 4.58 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 2.01 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 3.69 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 10.99 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 13.73 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 14.37 miles | Directions from CO2 8WL to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |