Postcode CO1 1LB (Colchester)

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The postcode CO1 1LB is located in Colchester, in the county of Essex. It was introduced in December 2021 and is an active postcode. CO1 1LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CO1 1LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CO1 1LB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to CO1 1LB is St Nicholas Street which is centered 11 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The George and is 114 m away. The closest railway station is Colchester Town Rail Station, 345 m away.

The closest primary school to CO1 1LB (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Colchester Royal Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 13, 2021 rated this school as Serious Weaknesses

The local pub for residents of CO1 1LB is Lawford Football Club and is 10.95 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 15, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Hunger Cure and is 9.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 19, 2019.

Policing for CO1 1LB is covered by the Essex police force association and North East Essex is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CO1 1LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CO1 1LB, and the approximate distance away.

St Nicholas Street 11 m
Museum Street 59 m
Culver Street East 69 m
High Street 75 m
Long Wyre Street 87 m
Castle Bailey 93 m
George Street 121 m
Queen Street 127 m
Cowdray Crescent 131 m
Short Wyre Street 150 m
Williams Walk 186 m
Vineyard Street 186 m
Ryegate Road 214 m
Maidenburgh Street 215 m
Vineyard Gate 215 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CO1 1LB

Introduction December 2021
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CO1 1LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 401 m
St John's Green Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
434 m
The Sixth Form College Colchester Good
(December 15, 2017)
549 m
St James' Church of England Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
712 m
Colchester High School 836 m
North Primary School and Nursery Good
(October 31, 2017)
886 m
Oxford House School 1.04 km
Colchester Institute Requires improvement
(November 9, 2018)
1.05 km
Colchester Royal Grammar School Serious Weaknesses
(May 13, 2021)
1.09 km
St Helena School Good
(December 13, 2017)
1.1 km
St. George's School Good
(November 10, 2017)
1.11 km
Hamilton Primary School Outstanding
(November 20, 2014)
1.36 km
Kingswode Hoe School 1.41 km
St Mary's School for Girls 1.7 km
Kendall Church of England Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
1.77 km
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Good
(June 15, 2017)
1.8 km
St Benedict's Catholic College Good
(February 7, 2018)
1.92 km
Colchester County High School for Girls 1.92 km
Queen Boudica Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
1.94 km
Friars Grove Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
2.21 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CO1 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 19, 2018
8.84 km
Craft Nurseries Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
8.84 km
Riverford Organic Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
9.02 km
The Food Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
9.02 km
The Hunger Cure Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
9.32 km
Apricot Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 22, 2012
9.63 km
Eric's Entertainment Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
10 km
Lawford Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
10.95 km
Lawford C of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 28, 2018
11.34 km
Little Pumpkins Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 5, 2022
11.34 km
The Cupcake Oven Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 22, 2017
11.61 km
What A Slab Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
11.69 km
Crumb & Brew Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
11.76 km
Manningtree Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2021
12.13 km
BB's Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 28, 2018
12.7 km
Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 28, 2018
12.7 km
NO FRILLS FOOD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
12.7 km
T\&Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2021
12.7 km
Brantham Mill Crafts Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
12.75 km
Constable Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 23, 2021
12.81 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CO1 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

The George Bus Stop/Station 114 m
The George Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Angel Court Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Colchester Town Rail Station Rail 345 m
Colchester Rail Station Rail 1.38 km
Colchester Rail Station Rail 1.4 km
East Mersea Ferry Landing Ferry 12.28 km
East Mersea Ferry Landing Ferry 12.28 km
East Mersea Ferry Landing Ferry 12.29 km
London Southend Airport Air 38.19 km
London Stansted Airport Air 44.05 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CO1 1LB - Data from Dec 2021

Bourne Pond Inland Water 1.51 km
Blythe Pond Inland Water 1.75 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Friar's Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
High Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Bluebottle Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Magdalen Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
East Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Brinkley Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
West House Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Welsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Clingoe Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Spring Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Home Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Bullock Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km

Location

Country England
County Essex
Latitude 51.88931500
Longitude 0.90230200
OS Easting 599816
OS Northing 0225175
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7622
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Essex

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Colchester
County Electorial Division Abbey ED
Electoral Ward Castle
Local Authority District Colchester
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Essex

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000071
Travel To Work Area Colchester

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North East Essex
Cancer Alliance East of England - North
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Suffolk and North East Essex
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North East Essex CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Colchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Colchester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023955
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Colchester 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Colchester 007D
Output Area / Small Area 7A1