CO1 2BX

a postcode in Essex

Introduced in January 1980

CO1 2BX	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with CO1 2BX

Wimpole Road - 21 properties, USRN 8902022

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8849 / 51°53'5"N

Longitude: 0.9133 / 0°54'48"E

UTM Reference: 31U 356390 5750299

OS Easting: 600595

OS Northing: 224719

OS Grid: TM005247

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR SN5.XBC

Mapcode Global: VHKFZ.SW6C

Open Location Code: 9F32VWM7+X8

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01kv92

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 4a2

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations
City Service Workers

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 5142 / 32844

2nd decile
much more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for CO1 2BX on Saturday 27 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:34
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:50
Sunrise	04:39
Transit (sun is at its highest)	12:59
Sunset	21:19
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:24

Hours of daylight today	04:09 to 21:49
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:49 to 04:09
Moon Phase	Waxing Gibbous
Moon Sets	01:03
Moon Rises	18:57

For a full sun and moon calendar for CO1 2BX, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in CO1 2BX

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
27 October 2023	6 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
13 May 2021	6 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£205,000
22 August 2016	9 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£180,000
15 January 2016	1a Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£67,500
12 December 2014	2 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£146,000
28 February 2013	2 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£119,500
22 January 2010	9 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£112,000
23 August 2007	6 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£141,000
17 March 2006	10 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£137,500
14 March 2006	5 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£118,000
21 November 2005	2 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£90,000
9 January 2004	2a Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£62,000
8 January 2004	1a Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£48,000
12 November 2003	6 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£99,000
18 February 2003	6 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£62,000
6 July 2001	1 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Detached	Freehold	£53,500
29 September 2000	10 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£59,995
15 February 2000	10 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£43,000
2 February 2000	3 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£35,000
25 January 1999	11 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£45,000
18 August 1995	1 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2BX	Detached	Freehold	£36,995

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for CO1 2BX

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Colchester

MP

Pam Cox Labour

Essex County Council

County council electoral division

Abbey

Councillor

Lee Scordis Labour

Colchester Borough Council

District council ward

New Town & Christ Church

Councillors

Sam McLean Labour

Kayleigh Rippingale Labour