chelmsford CM3 Postcodes
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Chelmsford (CM3)
The CM3 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 2042 individual postcodes.
There are 192 electoral wards in the CM3 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 Chelmsford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in CM3 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 CM3 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 CM3 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford district of Essex in the UK. It encompasses the town of Chelmsford, the villages of Dunmow, Great Dunmow, Hatfield Peverel and Little Baddow, as well as parts of Boreham and Broomfield. It has a population of 133,000 and the average property prices are £430,000.
The regional headquarters for BAE systems is located in the CM3 postcode area, as well as the West Hanningfield Golf Course, Hylands House and Park and RHS Garden Hyde Hall.
Chelmsford is the largest town in the area and has a host of amenities, such as the Riverside Leisure Centre and Chelmsford City Racecourse, as well as several primary and secondary schools, churches and business districts.
The town of Great Dunmow is the second largest settlement in the area and is home to several historic and modern buildings, including the ancient Flitch Trials and the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church. Hatfield Peverel is a smaller village with just a few hundred inhabitants and sights to see such as St Andrew's Church, Okings Garage, Polebrooks Lakes and the Rail Trail.
Little Baddow is yet another small village within the postcode area with a population of about 360, and is home to notable attractions such as All Saints' Church, The Hop Shop and Drury Court Barn.
Broomfield is the fourth largest village in the area, with its main attractions being Broomfield House, St Mary's Church and Broomfield Village Hall.
Finally, the postcode area is surrounded by other notable towns and cities, such Chief Maldon, Witham and Braintree, providing greater access to services, entertainment and leisure activities.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in CM3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 94%WHITE
- 6%NON-WHITE
94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
![CM Postcode Wall Map](/images/postcode-wall-maps/cm.png?w=1000)
Essex
![The county of Essex](/images/counties/essex.gif)
CM3 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.
![Essex Postal Town Map](/images/postcodetowns/cm.png)
Outward Code | CM3 |
Postal Town | Chelmsford |
MSOA Name | Chelmsford 001 |
LSOA Name | Chelmsford 001C |
County | Essex |
Region | Essex |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Chelmsford |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
CM3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CM3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.