chelmsford CM21 Postcodes

Chelmsford (CM21)

The CM21 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 432 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the CM21 postcode area, including Billericay, Bishops Stortford, Braintree, Brentwood, Burnham-On-Crouch, Chelmsford, Dunmow, Epping, Harlow, Ingatestone, Maldon, Ongar, Sawbridgeworth, Southminster, Stansted, Witham which come under the local authority of the East Hertfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in CM21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CM21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The postcode CM21 is located in the historic English market town of Chelmsford in Essex. The town lies 18 miles northeast of London on the River Chelmer and forms part of the London commuter belt. The postcode CM21 roughly covers the settlements of Great Waltham, Little Waltham, and Good Easter.

Great Waltham is home to the Church of St Mary the Virgin, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 14th Century. With a population of 2,479, Great Waltham has a mix of amenities including a local post office and a public house. The area also boasts two playing fields, one at the local primary school, and the other at the recreation ground.

Little Waltham is a small village, situated 3 miles east of Chelmsford. The village boasts a picturesque playing field and cricket ground, where local teams compete in friendly matches. It additionally has a village hall at its centre, which is a popular venue for local events such as beer festivals and country shows.

Good Easter is a small hamlet located close to the Rede River. The hamlet has a local post office, a general store, and a village hall that is rented out for private functions. It is surrounded by farmland and is able to boast of abundant wildlife due to its many ponds and nature reserves.

A number of Primary Schools are located within the CM21 postcode, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Great Waltham, Saint John's Catholic Primary School in Chelmsford, and Good Easter Primary School. All of these schools offer excellent educational opportunities and are highly rated by Ofsted.

The area around CM21 is home to a number of historical attractions, such as Hylands House, Broomfield House, Chelmsford Cathedral, and the many pubs and restaurants of the local High Street. There is also a great selection of leisure amenities, including indoor bowls, golf courses, gyms, and the Riverside Ice and Bowl, an indoor family entertainment centre located near the River Chelmer.

In terms of transport, the area around CM21 is served by a good selection of bus routes, connecting local areas with Chelmsford and the surrounding towns. The area is ideally placed on the M11/A414, offering easy access to Cambridge, Stansted, and London. The nearest airports are Stansted and London Southend.

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