Colchester

Local authority district in Essex, England

Coordinates:	51.87, 0.87
OS grid ref:	TL 97 23

The local authority district and borough of Colchester sits in northern Essex, England. Centred on the town of Colchester, the area bills itself as Britain’s oldest recorded town - the Roman capital Camulodunum - and you can still see that past in the Norman keep of Colchester Castle and the street pattern. The district’s history includes the Boudica uprising and layers of Roman, medieval and Victorian heritage.

Geographically the district stretches to the coast, taking in the estuary of the River Colne, Mersea Island and riverside settlements such as Wivenhoe, with a mix of urban, suburban and rural landscapes. Its economy combines public administration, education (the University of Essex campus), retail and light industry, alongside a long-standing military presence at Colchester Garrison. Good transport links by the A12 and rail into London (Liverpool Street) make it a commuter hub, while cultural life is boosted by venues like Firstsite and the Mercury Theatre and an active local arts and festival scene.

Colchester postcode districts

CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6

Most populated places in Colchester

Places in Colchester

Abberton Parish
Aldham Parish
Berechurch Built-up area
Birch Parish
Boxted Built-up area
Boxted Cross Built-up area
Castle Ward
Chappel Parish
Colchester Built-up area
Copford Built-up area
Dedham Built-up area
Dedham Heath Built-up area
East Donyland Parish
East Mersea Built-up area
Eight Ash Green Built-up area
Fingringhoe Built-up area
Fordham Built-up area
Fordstreet Built-up area
Great Horkesley Built-up area
Great Tey Built-up area
Great and Little Wigborough Parish
Greenstead Ward
Heckfordbridge Built-up area
High Park Corner Built-up area
Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area
Marks Tey Built-up area
Peldon Built-up area
Rowhedge Built-up area
Tiptree Built-up area
West Bergholt Built-up area
West Mersea Built-up area
Wivenhoe Built-up area