chelmsford CM22 Postcodes

Chelmsford (CM22)

The CM22 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 627 individual postcodes.

There are 76 electoral wards in the CM22 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 Uttlesford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in CM22 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 CM22 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 CM22 postcode is found in the Chelmsford district of the county of Essex. It is in the south-eastern part of the county and covers some of the outskirts of the city of Chelmsford and some of the surrounding rural areas.

CM22 is south of the M25 motorway, with Stansted Airport located to the south and Bishops Stortford to the north. It covers smaller towns such as Aythorpe Roding, Barnston, Birchanger, Bocking and Broomfield.

A significant proportion of the rural and green space in the postcode is in several parks and nature reserves such as Great Notley Country Park, Aythorpe Roding Nature Reserve, Hartsholme Brook Lakes and Bocking Park. Bromley Hall Woods and Brick Kilns Common are also located within the boundaries of CM22.

CM22 also has several notable attractions such as Hylands House and Park, a Grade II listed mansion set within landscaped gardens and 500 acres of parkland. Sandon Hall and Park is a Grade II listed building, located in the hamlet of Sandon and overlooking Chelmsford.

The district is well served by public transport links with Chelmsford railway station being the main hub. There is also a range of bus services that run through CM22 and the surrounding areas.

The postcode also includes several primary and secondary schools such as Chelmer Valley High School, The Sandon School, St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive school, The Bishops Primary School and Roding Valley High School.

In terms of retail, CM22 has several supermarkets and several department stores and other shops. Popular destinations include Broomfield Shopping Centre, Beaulieu Village Outlet, Meadows Shopping Centre and Chelmsford High Street. Finally, a variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs can also be found within the district.

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