chelmsford CM17 Postcodes

Chelmsford (CM17)

The CM17 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 559 individual postcodes.

There are 31 electoral wards in the CM17 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, 22% of people in CM17 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 CM17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

CM17 postcode is a district based in Chelmsford, UK. It is directly north-east of the City centre of Chelmsford and is predominantly residential.

CM17 is part of the post-war housing estate of Eastlands, which was built from the late 1950s to the 1970s to alleviate the shortage of housing caused by World War II. It is an area of mainly low-rise flats and low-rise residential housing with attractive green spaces.

The area covers a 1.5 square mile area and is home to a population of around 6,200 people. The area has a high concentration of family dwellings and a diverse mix of ages, cultures and occupations. There are many local amenities, including a shopping centre and several parks. The area is predominately safe and has low levels of crime. The average house price for the CM17 postcode is around £230,000.

Local transportation links include bus routes to all parts of Chelmsford, London and the rest of Essex. It is close to the A12 motorway and is a 10 minute drive from Stansted Airport.

There are several schools in the CM17 area which feed into the local secondary schools and sixth forms. The local primary school is Thomas Lord Audley School which was built in 1965 and finished in 1968. It is a mixed primary school of 420 pupils and accepts intake from ages 4-11. This school is supported by the local community with parents and staff working together to make sure every child reach their potential.

In addition to it's academic excellence, residents in CM17 can take advantage of a plethora of leisure activities, including the local bowling green, parks, sports centres and East Hanningfield Reservoir. There are four Corners community centre and a new local library, both hosting a variety of events and activities for all ages.

The area is also home to Langdon Hills, a nature reserve which has beautiful walks, views and wildlife throughout the year. On the eastern perimeter of CM17 is Rettendon Common, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.This area is also known for its higher than usual levels of glow worms at night.

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