33,021TOTAL POPULATION
13,914HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£38,480AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CM8 POSTCODE REGION

Chelmsford (CM8)

The CM8 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1119 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the CM8 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 Braintree Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in CM8 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 CM8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


CM8 is a postcode of the CM (Chelmsford) area located in the English county of Essex. The area is around six miles north-east of Chelmsford, and seven miles south-east of Braintree.

CM8 encompasses five rural parishes located between Colchester and Chelmsford. These include Bicknacre, East and West Hanningfield, Little Waltham, East and West Wickham, and Highwood.

This region of Essex contains some of the most rural and secluded areas of the county, making it ideal for those who desire a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The area is host to plenty of outdoor activities, with a wide range of leisure activities to enjoy. There are numerous golf courses, fishing lakes, a golf driving range, country parks, and nature reserves. Additionally, it is a great destination for walking and cycling.

The region also has a plethora of restaurants, pubs, and cafés. There are two local delicatessens, three farm shops, and a food hall where fresh produce is available.

The CM8 area also offers a range of amenities, schools, businesses, and shopping. The nearest large outdoor shopping centre is Lakeside Thurrock, which is only a short distance away.

The area has excellent transport links to the rest of the county and beyond. It has direct train links to London, Clacton-on-Sea, Upminster, Basildon, Shenfield, and more. Additionally, it's not far from Stansted Airport, providing further connections to national and international destinations.

TheCM8 postcode in the Chelmsford district offers a peaceful and tranquil countryside lifestyle with outdoor activities, local entertainment, and excellent transport links.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in CM8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

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%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CM8Essex

Essex

The county of Essex

CM8 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
Outward CodeCM8
Postal TownChelmsford
MSOA NameBraintree 017
LSOA NameBraintree 017B
CountyEssex
RegionEssex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBraintree
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CM8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CM8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Beacon Hill
Essex
Black Notley
Blackwater
Essex
Chipping Hill
Coggeshall Hamlet
Cressing
Fairstead
Faulkbourne
Feering
Flack's Green
Gamble's Green
Gore Pit
Great Braxted
Great Totham
Great Totham
Hatfield Peverel
Hawbush Green
Highfields
Inworth
Kelvedon
Langley Green
Essex
Lanham Green
Little Braxted
Mowden
Nounsley
Powers Hall End
Rivenhall
Rivenhall End
Silver End
Terling
The Green
Totham Hill
Tye Green
White Notley
Wickham Bishops
Witham
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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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