Colchester · CO7

EICR in CO7 (Wivenhoe)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Wivenhoe, Great Bentley, including Alresford & Elmstead, Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Brett Vale. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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CO7 (Wivenhoe) in a nutshell

CO7 covers Wivenhoe, Great Bentley, in Babergh and Colchester and Tendring. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CO7

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Two councils in one district

CO7 is split between Babergh and Colchester and Tendring. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CO7 stretches across Alresford & Elmstead, Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Brett Vale and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CO7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Colchester homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Colchester: 22.3% purpose-built flats, 1.7% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Colchester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CO7 cover?

CO7 (Wivenhoe, Great Bentley) includes the wards of Alresford & Elmstead, Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Brett Vale, Brightlingsea, Castle, Copdock & Washbrook, East Bergholt, Rural North, St Osyth, The Bentleys & Frating, Wivenhoe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CO7?

Neighbouring districts include CO4 (Colchester), CO2 (Colchester), CO1 (Colchester), CO11 (Manningtree), CO3 (Colchester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CO7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CO7?

About 14,018 households and 32,912 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,343 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CO7 in?

CO7 sits in Babergh, Colchester, Tendring (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Clacton, Colchester, Harwich and North Essex, South Suffolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CO7 1
Areas covered
Wivenhoe, Great Bentley 2
Active postcodes
1,343 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,018 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,912 2
Electoral wards
Alresford & Elmstead, Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Brett Vale, Brightlingsea, Castle, Copdock & Washbrook, East Bergholt, Rural North … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Clacton, Colchester, Harwich and North Essex, South Suffolk 4
Local authority
Babergh, Colchester, Tendring 4
Households privately renting (Colchester built-up area)
25.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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