CO3 3UZ 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 (3UZ) 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 CO3 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UZ.
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 3UZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is COLCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO3 3UZ postcode have the street address of Lexden Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO3 3UZ postcode is home to a bustling 30 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO3 3UZ is within the town of Colchester.
The CO3 3UZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO3 3UZ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in CO3 3UZ 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 3UZ
The telephone area code for CO3 3UZ is 01206 Colchester.
Map Coordinates for CO3 3UZ
| Latitude | 51.8876283104 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.878226283057 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CO3 3UZ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 184 Colchester | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 168 Colchester | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for CO3 3UZ
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 11 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO3 3UZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO3 3UZ
| Average Mbps | 129.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
CO3 3UZ has an average download speed of 129.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
541 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (987,770) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (196,330) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO3 3UZ
| Average Mbps | 17.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CO3 3UZ has an average upload speed of 17 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
82% of postcodes (971,513) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (205,478) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO3 3UZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Address: Kendall Church of England Primary School, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HH
Distance: 1.94 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: 1.46 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: 1.46 miles
Contact:
St George's Infant School and Nursery
Address: St George's Infant School and Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RW
Distance: 1.47 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: 1.28 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: 1.28 miles
Contact:
St. George's School
Address: St. George's School, Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU
Distance: 1.37 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: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01206762884
Hamilton Primary School
Address: Hamilton Primary School, Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01206572362
North Primary School and Nursery
Address: North Primary School and Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01206574225
Iceni Academy
Address: Iceni Academy, Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ
Distance: 1.07 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: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01206574524
Prettygate Infant School
Address: Prettygate Infant School, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01206577608
Prettygate Junior School
Address: Prettygate Junior School, Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01206577608
Home Farm Primary School
Address: Home Farm Primary School, Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL
Distance: 1.02 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: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01206508445
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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01206573519
Stanway Primary School
Address: Stanway Primary School, Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01206574819
England Higher Schools
The Sixth Form College Colchester
Address: The Sixth Form College Colchester, North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN
Distance: 0.74 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: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Address: Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3ND
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01206576973
St Benedict's Catholic College
Address: St Benedict's Catholic College, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01206549222
Colchester County High School for Girls
Address: Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Philip Morant School and College
Address: Philip Morant School and College, Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact:
St Helena School
Address: St Helena School, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01206572253
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO3 3UZ
ARTISAINE LTD
Address: THE ART OF DENTISTRY, 3 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.THEARTOFDENTISTRY.CO.UK
THE AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 CREFFIELD ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 3JA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 41 PRETTYGATE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4EQ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 65A NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1PX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 46 NORTH HILL, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1PY
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO3 3UZ
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 77 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EZ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 541203
CAVALRY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 561778
PRETTYGATE PHARMACY
Address: 102 THE COMMONS, PRETTYGATE, COLCHESTER, CO3 4NW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 575735
AMBROSE PHARMACY
Address: 76 AMBROSE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4LN
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 615669
BOOTS
Address: 2-4 PLUME AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4PG
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 578874
BOOTS
Address: 4-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 577303
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO3 3UZ
EYECARE-AT-HOME.UK (SOVEREIGN CRESCENT)
Address: 4 SOVEREIGN CRESCENT, LEXDEN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3UZ
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
BETHELL AND CLARK
Address: 5 HEAD STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1NX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO3 3UZ
BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES
Address: 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 761960
CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
CREFFIELD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CREFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 15 CAVALRY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7GH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 570371
AMBROSE AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 76 AMBROSE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4LN
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 549444
SHRUB END SURGERY
Address: 122 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4RY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY FIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: YPRES ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7UW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 517100
Transport Links near CO3 3UZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CO3 3UZ
- Colchester Town
Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFDistance: 1.17 milesDriving Time: 2.46 minutes - Colchester
Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XDDistance: 1.80 milesDriving Time: 3.86 minutes - Hythe (Essex)
Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JRDistance: 2.24 milesDriving Time: 4.77 minutes - Marks Tey
Marks Tey station, Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EEDistance: 5.27 milesDriving Time: 6.81 minutes - Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJDistance: 5.81 milesDriving Time: 11.33 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CO3 3UZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO3 3UZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO3 3UZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Colchester Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Will Quince |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO3 3UZ 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 3UZ 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 CO3 3UZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £452,000 | £475,000 | £463,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £475,000 | £499,999 | £485,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the CO3 3UZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO3 3UZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 1.38 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 1.70 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 2.11 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Aldi |
| Asda, Petrolea Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5TU | 2.19 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Asda |
| Iceland, Petrolea Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5TU | 2.19 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO3 3UZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 0.83 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 6.68 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 14.05 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 16.04 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 0.96 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 1.07 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 1.94 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 2.78 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 0.81 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 2.21 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 12.24 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 12.60 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 12.79 miles | Directions from CO3 3UZ to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |