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Colchester is a city in north-eastern Essex, England, known as the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 as of the 2021 census.

Abberton is a small village in Essex, close to the town of Colchester. It is noted for the nearby Abberton Reservoir, a large freshwater body that dominates the local landscape.

East Mersea is a small village and civil parish on Mersea Island, within the City of Colchester district of Essex. It lies in the Blackwater and Colne estuaries, connected to the mainland by a tidal causeway that can flood at high tide.

Easthorpe is a small village in Essex, situated within the City of Colchester district. It lies on an old Roman road and is close to the main A12 and Marks Tey railway station.

Feering is a small village in Essex, situated between Colchester and Witham. It offers a quiet, rural setting with a close-knit community.

Fingringhoe is a small village in Essex with a population of 764, featuring a conservation area centre, a traditional village pond, and a red telephone box. The nearby Roman River and River Colne add natural scenery to the rural setting.

Great Wigborough is a small village in Essex, offering a quiet rural setting within the City of Colchester district.

Inworth is a small village in Essex, part of the civil parish of Messing-cum-Inworth in the Colchester district. It offers a quiet rural setting close to the nearby town of Tiptree.

Kelvedon is a small village in Essex with a population of around 3,600. It offers a rural setting and local businesses such as Knight Group and Lysanda.

Langenhoe is a small village in Essex, south of Colchester, with a population of 566. The area is part of a combined built‑up zone with Abberton, offering a quiet, rural feel within easy reach of the larger town.

Layer Marney is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, known for its historic Tudor palace and surrounding gardens. It offers a quiet rural setting close to the larger town of Colchester.

Little Wigborough is a small civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, with a population of 231. The area includes the villages of Great Wigborough and Little Wigborough and the hamlet of Stafford's Corner on the B1026 road.

Messing is a small locality within the CO 5 postal district of Colchester, situated in Essex. The area is part of the historic city of Colchester, which has a long military heritage.