53POPULATION
3.6%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCM2 8YJ

What social class do the population of CM2 8YJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CM2 8YJ in Chelmsford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about CM2 8YJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.4%Male
  • 56.6%Female

From the last census, 43.4% of people in CM28YJ male, and 56.6% female. Women outnumber men in Galleywood.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CM2 8YJ is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.3%WORKING
  • 3.6%UNEMPLOYED

3.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Emergencies in CM2 8YJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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CM28YJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCM2 8YJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownChelmsford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyEssex
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

CM28YJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CM2 8YJ postcode is located in the postal town of Chelmsford. Chelmsford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode CM2 8YJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Writtle2.2 miles NW
Chelmsford2.3 miles N
Margaretting2.9 miles W
West Hanningfield3.6 miles SE
Danbury3.8 miles E
East Hanningfield3.9 miles E
Stock4 miles SW
Little Baddow4.4 miles E
Ingatestone4.7 miles W
Rettendon4.7 miles SE
Bickacre4.7 miles E
Roxwell5.3 miles NW
Freyerning5.3 miles W
Boreham5.5 miles NE
Great Waltham5.8 miles N
London29 miles W
Glasgow339 miles NW
Edinburgh326 miles NW
Cardiff159 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton99 miles SW
Saint Ives117 miles SW

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Police were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, at the Dartford Crossing

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The gorgeous community coffee shop named best cafe in Essex

The independent business has been named the best cafe in the county by lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos

Essex Live

A127 and A13 severe delays amid train strikes and works

Essex County Council's traffic control is reporting severe delays around Benfleet, Rayleigh, Wickford and Basildon

The Echo

Rayleigh Lodge pub could be set for major refurbishment

Bosses insist the works are to enhance customer experience with no impact on the heritage significance of the building.

The Echo

Alresford takeaway upgraded from one to four stars by food standards

The Food Standards Agency gave Alresford Fish Bar a one-star rating after an inspection in January, when daming failings were revealed.

Daily Gazette

Southend seafront Wimpy demolished two years after fire

A blaze tore through Wimpy on Southend seafront in January 2022, with firefighters blaming the incident on arsonists.

The Echo

L&G acquires Cambridgeshire BTR scheme from Stonebond

The 41-unit development comprises 10 flats and 31 houses.

Property Week

Enfield masseur 'preyed on vulnerable women' and sexually assaulted victims in their homes

The man also took pictures of his clients without their knowledge

Essex Live

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