Overview for Groves Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5BP

Introduction

Colchester (KOHL-cheh-stər) is a city in Essex, England. It had a population of 122,000 in 2011. The demonym is Colcestrian.

Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade.

On the River Colne, Colchester is 50 miles (80 kilometres) northeast of London. It is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles (30 km) from the port of Harwich.

Attractions in and around the city include St Botolph's Priory, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located between Colchester and Wivenhoe. Local government is the responsibility of the City of Colchester and Essex County Council.

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Summary for Groves Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 5BP

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Myland
in
Mile End
within
Colchester
in
Essex
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CO4 5BP

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
27
In Progress
29
Completed
17
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near CO4 5BP

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Groves Close, CO4 5BP that have been reported to Essex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CO4 5BP

View traffic levels near Groves Close, CO4 5BP from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Groves Close, CO4 5BP and the surrounding area

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Colchester and nearby Videos From YouTube

A House for Essex

A house for Essex, Wrabness. Hope you enjoy.

Channel: DC Productions (View Channel)

Published: 1 Jul 2023

Police

This area is policed by Essex Police.

Essex Police split their policing area into 56 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Colchester Town East neighbourhood.

Essex Police

Colchester Town East Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
218
Jan 2024
215
Other Theft
Feb 2024
34
Jan 2024
41
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
32
Jan 2024
23

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Colchester parliamentary constituency.

Colchester is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Will Quince (Conservative) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Groves Close, CO4 5BP

37 GROVES CLOSE, CO4 5BP
14 Jul 2023
£465,000
36 GROVES CLOSE, CO4 5BP
7 Jun 2023
£165,000
31 GROVES CLOSE, CO4 5BP
2 Jun 2023
£180,000
23 GROVES CLOSE, CO4 5BP
23 Nov 2022
£179,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for CO4 5BP

Latitude
51.902753
Longitude
0.895564

Residents at CO4 5BP

Households
42
Male
46
Female
44
People per Household
2.14

Sunrise and Sunset at CO4 5BP

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:02

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CO4 5BP is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.83%
Cloudy63.81%
Rain7.34%
Windy18.93%
Other0.09%

Population

Colchester
194,000

Deprivation Index

71.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CO4 5BP

Active
1
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for CO4 5BP

Introduced
1 Apr 2007

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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