Overview for Ipswich Road, COLCHESTER, CO4 9HB

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 Ipswich Road, COLCHESTER, CO4 9HB

East of England
This postcode is in the
Highwoods
within
Colchester
in
Essex
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CO4 9HB

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
7
In Progress
36
Completed
19
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near CO4 9HB

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Ipswich Road, CO4 9HB that have been reported to Essex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CO4 9HB

View traffic levels near Ipswich Road, CO4 9HB from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Ipswich Road, CO4 9HB and the surrounding area

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Colchester and nearby Videos From YouTube

Nayland floods

a short flight over the River Stour in Nayland, Suffolk during the December floods.

Channel: A.S. Aerial Media (View Channel)

Published: 28 Jan 2021

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
Jan 2024
215
Dec 2023
162
Other Theft
Jan 2024
41
Dec 2023
28
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
31
Dec 2023
28

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 Ipswich Road, CO4 9HB

582B IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 9HB
3 Aug 2023
£465,000
LION & LAMB COTTAGE IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 9HB
18 May 2020
£385,000
578 IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 9HB
31 Mar 2006
£350,000
584 IPSWICH ROAD, CO4 9HB
17 Sep 1999
£155,000

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 9HB

Latitude
51.917842
Longitude
0.931719

Residents at CO4 9HB

Households
6
Male
7
Female
15
People per Household
3.67

Sunrise and Sunset at CO4 9HB

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:25

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CO4 9HB is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.03%
Cloudy64.85%
Rain8.63%
Windy15.38%
Other0.11%

Population

Colchester
194,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CO4 9HB

Active
4
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for CO4 9HB

Introduced
1 Jun 2002

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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