Alresford facts for kids
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 Ruins of St Peter's Church |
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 Alresford
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| Population | 2,009 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TM069214 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode district | CO7 |
| Dialling code | 01206 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Alresford is a village and electoral ward in Essex, England. It is located about 9 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of Colchester. This village is part of the Tendring area. Alresford has a primary school for children aged 4–11, a pre-school, and a church.
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How Many People Live in Alresford?
In April 2001, a national count showed that 2,125 people lived in Alresford. They lived in 842 homes. The number of boys and girls was almost the same. In 2011, the population of the village was 2,009 people.
Where is Alresford Located?
Alresford is about 9 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of Colchester. The village sits above Alresford Creek. This creek is a smaller waterway that flows into the River Colne.
Getting Around Alresford
Train Services
The village's train station usually has one train every hour. These trains go to Walton-on-the-Naze and Colchester. During busy times, there are also trains to Clacton-on-Sea and London. These train services are run by a company called Abellio Greater Anglia.
Bus Routes
Alresford is also on two main bus routes, the 62 and 98. These bus services are provided by First Essex.
