CO7 8DB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CO7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DB) 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 CO7.
- Postal Sector. In our case CO7 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DB.
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 CO7 8DB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO7 8DB postcode have the street address of Colchester Main Road.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO7 8DB postcode is home to a bustling 34 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO7 8DB is within the village of Alresford.
The CO7 8DB postcode area is composed of 90% residential properties, 10% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO7 8DB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in CO7 8DB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90% |
| Commercial | 10% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for CO7 8DB
| Latitude | 51.8652482234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.992577231335 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO7 8DB Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO7 8DB
| Average Mbps | 94.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 550.000 |
CO7 8DB has an average download speed of 94.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (753,172) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (430,722) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO7 8DB
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
CO7 8DB has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO7 8DB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Alresford Primary School
Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01206822731
Millfields Primary School
Address: Millfields Primary School, Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01206823044
Broomgrove Junior School
Address: Broomgrove Junior School, Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01206822893
Broomgrove Infant School
Address: Broomgrove Infant School, Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01206822141
Elmstead Primary School
Address: Elmstead Primary School, Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO7 8DB
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13A BROMLEY ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3JE
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
WIMPOLE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 54 WIMPOLE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 2DL
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO7 8DB
BOOTS
Address: 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 823605
WELPHARM PHARMACY
Address: 4 PHOENIX COURT, HAWKINS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8JY
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863973
BOOTS
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, GREENSTEAD ESTATE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 860837
GP PHARMACIES LTD
Address: THE GREEN PHARMACY, THE GREEN, GREAT BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8PW
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 250120
THE HYTHE PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 HYTHE QUAY, COLCHESTER, CO2 8JB
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 867273
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 338 HARWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3HP
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 863405
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO7 8DB
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (COLCHESTER)
Address: 17-33 LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LJ
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: MONTROSE HOUSE, ELD LANE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LP
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION WALK - COLCHESTER)
Address: 5-6 LION WALK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1LX
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (COLCHESTER)
Address: UNIT 11, CULVER WALK, LION WALK CENTRE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO1 1XJ
Distance: 4.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO7 8DB
COACH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 COACH ROAD, ALRESFORD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8EA
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
ELMSTEAD SURGERY
Address: CHAPEL LANE, ELMSTEAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 7AG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
ROWHEDGE SURGERY
Address: 7 RECTORY ROAD, ROWHEDGE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 7HP
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 728585
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3SQ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 794484
HAWTHORN SURGERY
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CENTRE, TAMARISK WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 3GW
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near CO7 8DB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO7 8DB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO7 8DB 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 CO7 8DB Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Tendring District Council and the County Council is Essex County Council.
Essex County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Tendring District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Tendring District at the following link Tendring District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tendring 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 Tendring 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 CO7 8DB 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 CO7 8DB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO7 8DB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 4.85 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Tesco |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 5.82 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Waitrose |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 5.83 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Lidl |
| Aldi, Magdalen Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 2FJ | 6.16 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Priory Walk, COLCHESTER, CO1 1LG | 6.68 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO7 8DB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 4.38 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 11.15 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 12.80 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Copdock Interchange |
| Westend Road Coopers, Ipswich, IP1 2DZ | 14.60 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to Westend Road Coopers |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 4.26 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US | 4.59 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to McDonald's, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, CO1 1US |
| McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD | 4.68 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD |
| McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH | 5.92 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to McDonald's, Boxted Road, Mile End, COLCHESTER, CO4 5HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 4.39 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 7.23 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 7.55 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX | 14.61 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park |
| KFC, Felixstowe Road, IPSWICH, IP3 8SU | 14.97 miles | Directions from CO7 8DB to KFC Ipswich - Felixstowe Road |