CO7 8JL 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 (8JL) 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 JL.
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 8JL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIVENHOE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CO7 8JL postcode have the street address of Brightlingsea Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CO7 8JL postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of COLCHESTER within the old postal county of Essex.
CO7 8JL is within the village of Thorrington.
The CO7 8JL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CO7 8JL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in CO7 8JL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the CO7 8JL Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for CO7 8JL
| Latitude | 51.8339554209 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 1.02362910766 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CO7 8JL Postcode?
Download Speeds For CO7 8JL
| Average Mbps | 222.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 120.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
CO7 8JL has an average download speed of 222.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
47 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
98% of postcodes (1,162,769) have slower broadband speeds.
2% of postcodes (21,825) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CO7 8JL
| Average Mbps | 32.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 25.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
CO7 8JL has an average upload speed of 32.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
86 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
98% of postcodes (1,166,274) have slower upload speeds.
2% of postcodes (18,281) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CO7 8JL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Address: Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery, Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01206302719
Great Bentley Primary School
Address: Great Bentley Primary School, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact:
Alresford Primary School
Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AU
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01206822731
England Secondary Schools
Colne Community School and College
Address: Colne Community School and College, Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0QL
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CO7 8JL
NATRELLES
Address: 6 MANOR PARADE, PARK DRIVE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0UD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
COLNE VIEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53 LADYSMITH AVENUE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0JD
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTLING SEA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0AQ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DISTINCTION
Address: 64 HIGH STREET, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9AZ
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 THE AVENUE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9PP
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
MERSEA ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 306 MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 8QY
Distance: 5.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CO7 8JL
BOOTS
Address: 52 VICTORIA PLACE, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, CO7 0AB
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302029
GP PHARMACIES LTD
Address: THE GREEN PHARMACY, THE GREEN, GREAT BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8PW
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 250120
BOOTS
Address: 19 CLACTON ROAD, ST. OSYTH, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 8PA
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 820396
BOOTS
Address: 11 VINE PARADE, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 9HA
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 823605
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 354 ST. JOHNS ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 8DS
Distance: 5.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 221980
THE LIGHTHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 19-21 THE STREET, LITTLE CLACTON, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 9LQ
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 862457
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CO7 8JL
PATRICK & MENZIES (BRIGHTLINGSEA)
Address: 10 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0BT
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
WIVENHOE EYES OPEN
Address: 1 BELLE VUE ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9LE
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
EYE WEAR LTD (ST JOHNS ROAD)
Address: 14A ST. JOHNS ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4BP
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK & MENZIES (WEST MERSEA)
Address: 2 BARFIELD ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QT
Distance: 6.05 miles
Contact: :
BUIZER FAMILY EYECARE
Address: 96 PIER AVENUE, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 1NJ
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: :
HANKS & PECK OPTICIANS
Address: HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 0DY
Distance: 6.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CO7 8JL
COACH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 COACH ROAD, ALRESFORD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8EA
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 0DT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 302522
COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 40 STATION ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, COLCHESTER, CO7 0DT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Address: THE HOLLIES, THE GREEN, GREAT BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 8PJ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 250691
WIVENHOE SURGERY
Address: WIVENHOE MEDICAL CENTRE, PHILLIP ROAD, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER, CO7 9BA
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01206 824447
CHURCH SQUARE SURGERY
Address: CHURCH SQUARE, SPRING ROAD, ST OSYTH, ESSEX, CO16 8NU
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near CO7 8JL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CO7 8JL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CO7 8JL 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 8JL 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 8JL 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 8JL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CO7 8JL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Greenstead Road, COLCHESTER, CO1 2TE | 8.59 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to Tesco |
| Lidl, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BG | 9.63 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to Lidl |
| Waitrose, St. Andrews Gardens, COLCHESTER, CO4 3EQ | 9.66 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CO7 8JL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 11b High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DA | 6.60 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to 11b High Street |
| ferring Service Station, Ferring, CO5 9EL | 12.51 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to ferring Service Station |
| Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT | 14.48 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to Copdock Interchange |
| Ransomes Europark Ransomes Way, Ipswich, IP3 9SN | 15.75 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to Ransomes Europark Ransomes Way |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD | 3.75 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to McDonald's, Colchester Road, Weeley, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9AD |
| McDonald's, Hartley Brook Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9FZ | 5.39 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to McDonald's, Hartley Brook Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9FZ |
| McDonald's, Pier Avenue, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 1QN | 6.30 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to McDonald's, Pier Avenue, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 1QN |
| McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH | 6.50 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to McDonald's, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Brook Retail Park, London Road, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 3TP | 5.49 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to KFC Clacton - Brook Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA | 6.61 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to KFC Colchester - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, Stanway, COLCHESTER, CO3 8DD | 9.16 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to KFC Stanway - Stane Leisure Park |
| KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX | 16.07 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park |
| KFC, Felixstowe Road, IPSWICH, IP3 8SU | 16.12 miles | Directions from CO7 8JL to KFC Ipswich - Felixstowe Road |