chelmsford CM18 Postcodes
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Chelmsford (CM18)
The CM18 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 597 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the CM18 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 Harlow Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in CM18 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 CM18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The CM18 postcode is in the borough of Chelmsford, within the county of Essex, UK. It is located approximately 22 miles from the administrative centre of Chelmsford city.
The postcode district is centred approximately 6 miles west of the town of Harlow, close to the rivers Lea and Stort. It includes the rural and suburban areas of Barnston, Stacy Green and High Laver, as well as the villages of Matching and Matching Tye. It is also located close to the Grand Union Canal and the M25 motorway.
CM18 covers a wide area, stretching from the eastern edge of Epping Forest to the M25 in the east and from London in the south to the county boundaries of Essex and Hertfordshire.
The majority of properties in the area are detached private houses located in small villages set in wooded countryside and agricultural areas. Recent development has brought modern housing, shops and leisure activities, as well as employment opportunities in the nearby town of Harlow and in London. Schools serving the area include Matching Green, Harlow Hill and High Laver Primary School.
Two of the main businesses in CM18 is a local farm shop, Oak Farm Retail, which runs a cafe and sells a wide range of locally sourced foods and craft beers. The other is Post Office Green, a garden centre, nursery and cafe.
The area is popular with nature lovers, with access to a variety of wildlife including badgers, foxes and deers and several nature reserves dotted in the area. The nearby Stansted Airport, with its many flights to domestic and international destinations, is a short drive away. There is easy access to the M25 and London, as well as easy access to the beautiful countryside of Essex and Suffolk.
Demographics
Essex
CM18 is located in the county of Essex, in England.
Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.
Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | CM18 |
| Postal Town | Chelmsford |
| MSOA Name | Harlow 006 |
| LSOA Name | Harlow 006E |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Harlow |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
CM18 Electoral Wards
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.