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Colchester

United Kingdom

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Colchester’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
129,300
Density
2,854 people/km²
21% of the boundary built; 13,888 people per built km²
Area
45 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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