Overview for Gray Road, COLCHESTER, CO3 3HR

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 Gray Road, COLCHESTER, CO3 3HR

East of England
This postcode is in the
New Town and Christ Church
within
Colchester
in
Essex
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CO3 3HR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
10
In Progress
49
Completed
24
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near CO3 3HR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Gray Road, CO3 3HR that have been reported to Essex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CO3 3HR

View traffic levels near Gray Road, CO3 3HR from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Gray Road, CO3 3HR and the surrounding area

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Colchester and nearby Videos From YouTube

GoPro Karma Across the skys of Great Bentley

GoPro Karma Across the skys of Great Bentley Essex.

Channel: Vertical Vision (View Channel)

Published: 15 Apr 2018

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 West neighbourhood.

Essex Police

Colchester Town West Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
332
Dec 2023
318
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
55
Dec 2023
61
Public Order
Jan 2024
55
Dec 2023
59

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 Gray Road, CO3 3HR

6 GRAY ROAD, CO3 3HR
28 Jun 2021
£375,000
4 GRAY ROAD, CO3 3HR
14 Aug 2020
£380,000
11 GRAY ROAD, CO3 3HR
31 Aug 2017
£360,000
11 GRAY ROAD, CO3 3HR
21 Dec 2015
£325,000

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 CO3 3HR

Latitude
51.886129
Longitude
0.889103

Residents at CO3 3HR

Households
12
Male
12
Female
13
People per Household
2.08

Sunrise and Sunset at CO3 3HR

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:25

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CO3 3HR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.80%
Cloudy64.91%
Rain8.45%
Windy15.73%
Other0.11%

Population

Colchester
194,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CO3 3HR

Active
0
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for CO3 3HR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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