CO5 8HT 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 (8HT) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HT.
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 8HT 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 8HT postcode have the street address of Yorick Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO5 8HT postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO5 8HT is within the town of West Mersea.
The CO5 8HT postcode area is composed of 69.44% residential properties, 30.56% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO5 8HT are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are detached.
Most properties in CO5 8HT are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in CO5 8HT fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include 1B, 6, 1A, Mersea Estate Agency 4, Custom House 1A, and Mersea Stores 8, Yorick Road.
Food And Drink include Ground Floor Cafe Only 8, Yorick Road.
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CO5 8HT: Points of Interest
Arthur Cock & Son
Arthur Cock & Son is a retail outlet located at 2 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8HT.
Twisted Treats
Twisted Treats is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 6 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8HT.
Coastal Coffee
Coastal Coffee is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 1E Yorick Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8HT.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 69.44% |
| Commercial | 30.56% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for CO5 8HT
| Latitude | 51.775874614 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.912483725013 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CO5 8HT
| 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 8HT
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 88.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 94.00% | NE 16 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 90.00% | E 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 89.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 79.00% | S 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 66.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 13 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | E 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO5 8HT Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO5 8HT
| Average Mbps | 42.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.760 |
CO5 8HT has an average download speed of 42.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,244 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
18% of postcodes (214,547) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (968,850) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO5 8HT
| Average Mbps | 8.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
CO5 8HT has an average upload speed of 8.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,810 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (207,766) have slower upload speeds.
82% of postcodes (972,065) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO5 8HT Postcode
England Primary Schools
Mersea Island School
Address: Mersea Island School, Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01206382736
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO5 8HT
WEST MERSEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 32A KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: :
COLNE VIEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53 LADYSMITH AVENUE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0JD
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTLING SEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0AQ
Distance: 5.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 6.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO5 8HT
ISLAND PHARMACY
Address: 4 & 5 KINGSWAY, BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 615113
BOOTS
Address: 37 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382850
CARE PHARMACY
Address: RETAIL UNIT NO.1, 37/39 KINGSLAND RD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 381673
TOLLESBURY PHARMACY
Address: 12A EAST STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8QD
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 860511
BOOTS
Address: 52 VICTORIA PLACE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, CO7 0AB
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302029
MERSEA ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 358 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8RB
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 576915
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO5 8HT
PATRICK & MENZIES (WEST MERSEA)
Address: 2 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: :
DAVID J RUSSELL OPTICIANS
Address: 100 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0AB
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: :
DON TYLER & SON
Address: 12 THE CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 0HF
Distance: 7.30 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH (COLCHESTER)
Address: STANWAY RETAIL PARK, PEARTREE ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, CO3 0LX
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO5 8HT
WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Address: 32 KINGSLAND ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8RA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 382015
THE TOLLESBURY PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 25 HIGH STREET, TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8RG
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01621 869204
CHURCH STREET SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY, MALDON, ESSEX, CM9 8TS
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: :
MALTING GREEN SURGERY
Address: 64 MALTING GREEN ROAD, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 0JJ
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: :
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302522
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, CO7 0DT
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near CO5 8HT
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CO5 8HT
- Colchester Town
Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFDistance: 8.99 milesDriving Time: 14.39 minutes - Hythe (Essex)
Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JRDistance: 10.10 milesDriving Time: 15.47 minutes - Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJDistance: 13.14 milesDriving Time: 20.90 minutes - Alresford (Essex)
Alresford station, Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AADistance: 14.45 milesDriving Time: 21.68 minutes - Great Bentley
Great Bentley station, Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LHDistance: 17.21 milesDriving Time: 24.98 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CO5 8HT
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO5 8HT
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO5 8HT 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 8HT 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 8HT 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 CO5 8HT
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £286,250 | £286,250 | £286,250 | 1 |
| 2013 | £338,000 | £240,000 | £289,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £745,000 | £387,500 | £566,250 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the CO5 8HT Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO5 8HT Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 12.15 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Aldi |
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 12.19 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Tesco |
| Iceland, St. Johns Walk, COLCHESTER, CO2 7AL | 12.42 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 12.56 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 12.93 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO5 8HT Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 7.87 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 9.36 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to ferring Service Station |
| 205 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1LL | 18.41 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to 205 High Street |
| Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre., Chelmsford, CM2 6FD | 18.93 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre. |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 7.86 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG | 8.18 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to McDonald's, Tollgate West, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8RG |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 8.39 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD | 9.90 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 7.86 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 8.49 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 10.33 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, BRAINTREE, CM77 8GA | 15.54 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to KFC Braintree - Galleys Island |
| KFC, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, ROCHFORD, SS4 1GP | 17.30 miles | Directions from CO5 8HT to KFC Rochford - Cherry Orchard Way |