CO5 7QJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7QJ) 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 CO5.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO5 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QJ.
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 CO5 7QJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TIPTREE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO5 7QJ postcode have the street address of Colchester Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 4 individuals call the CO5 7QJ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO5 7QJ is within the village of Peldon.
The CO5 7QJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO5 7QJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in CO5 7QJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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CO5 7QJ: Points of Interest
The Peldon Rose Inn
The Peldon Rose Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Peldon Rose, Peldon, Essex, CO5 7QJ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for CO5 7QJ
| Latitude | 51.8057320554 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.909287672774 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CO5 7QJ
| 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 CO5 7QJ
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 25.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 43.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of CO5 7QJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Mersea Island School
Address: Mersea Island School, Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01206382736
Langenhoe Community Primary School
Address: Langenhoe Community Primary School, Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7PG
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01206735267
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO5 7QJ
WEST MERSEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32A KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
LAYER ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHESTERFIELDS, LAYER ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9LA
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO5 7QJ
ISLAND PHARMACY
Address: 4 & 5 KINGSWAY, BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 615113
BOOTS
Address: 37 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382850
CARE PHARMACY
Address: RETAIL UNIT NO.1, 37/39 KINGSLAND RD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, CO5 8RA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 381673
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
TOLLESBURY PHARMACY
Address: 12A EAST STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8QD
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 860511
HUTT PHARMACY
Address: 4 THE SQUARE, ICENI WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 9EB
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576548
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO5 7QJ
PATRICK & MENZIES (WEST MERSEA)
Address: 2 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 4.84 miles
Contact: :
OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICIANS
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 35B SIR ISAACS WALK, COLCHESTER, CO1 1JJ
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO5 7QJ
WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Address: 32 KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382015
MALTING GREEN SURGERY
Address: 64 MALTING GREEN ROAD, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 0JJ
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
ROWHEDGE SURGERY
Address: 7 RECTORY ROAD, ROWHEDGE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 7HP
Distance: 3.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 728585
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
THE TOLLESBURY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 25 HIGH STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8RG
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 869204
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT
Distance: 4.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302522
Transport Links near CO5 7QJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CO5 7QJ
- Colchester Town
Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFDistance: 6.40 milesDriving Time: 10.06 minutes - Hythe (Essex)
Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JRDistance: 7.50 milesDriving Time: 11.14 minutes - Colchester
Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XDDistance: 7.95 milesDriving Time: 12.94 minutes - Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJDistance: 10.54 milesDriving Time: 16.57 minutes - Alresford (Essex)
Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AADistance: 11.86 milesDriving Time: 17.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CO5 7QJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO5 7QJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO5 7QJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Harwich and North Essex Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Bernard Jenkin |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CO5 7QJ 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 CO5 7QJ 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 CO5 7QJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO5 7QJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 8.83 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Aldi |
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 8.93 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Tesco |
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 9.10 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 9.24 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 9.64 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO5 7QJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 5.80 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 8.24 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 18.00 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Copdock Interchange |
| Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre., Chelmsford, CM2 6FD | 19.23 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre. |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 5.80 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 6.29 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 6.33 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 8.36 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 5.79 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 6.61 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 10.17 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 14.68 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |
| KFC, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, SUDBURY, CO10 2XQ | 17.94 miles | Directions from CO5 7QJ to KFC Sudbury - Northern Road |