40,376TOTAL POPULATION
16,111HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£50,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CM23 POSTCODE REGION

Chelmsford (CM23)

The CM23 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1533 individual postcodes.

There are 41 electoral wards in the CM23 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, 34% of people in CM23 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 CM23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CM23 is a postcode that is located in Hertfordshire in the South East of the UK. It covers parts of Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Thorley and other smaller villages in the area.

The population of CM23 is predominantly white British, with a small number of other ethnic backgrounds making up a minor portion of the area. Most houses in this area are detached or semi-detached and many of the streets in the region have an abundance of trees and well-maintained gardens, making it a very attractive neighbourhood to live in.

As a largely rural area, outdoor activities such as cycling are popular in CM23. Additionally, it is home to plenty of open green spaces, playgrounds and many public spaces, making it ideal for young children. Many educational facilities are available to the local residents, including primary and secondary schools, nurseries, and private education options.

In terms of transport, residents of CM23 can easily access London via Stansted Airport, which is around 20 kilometres away from the region. The M11 motorway is also close to the region, providing easy access to the country's main cities.

The area's cultural highlights include Stansted Mountfitchet Castle, the parish churches of St James in Octagon Square at Thorley and St John's at Sawbridgeworth, as well as seeing Bishop's Stortford Museum's exhibitions and collections.

The local economy revolves mainly around several small business premises, with supermarkets like Tesco, Boots and Wilkos being the main highlights. Additionally, there is a range of shops, pubs, cafes and take-aways to choose from, ideal for a relaxed lunch or evening meal.

CM23 is an increasingly sought after area in Hertfordshire, with its close proximity to London and its advantageous weather, peaceful village atmosphere and abundance of leisure and cultural activities making it a highly sought after postcode.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CM23 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CM23Essex

Essex

The county of Essex

CM23 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 CodeCM23
Postal TownChelmsford
MSOA NameUttlesford 005
LSOA NameUttlesford 005G
CountyEssex
RegionEssex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityUttlesford
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

CM23 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CM23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bedlar's Green
Bentfield Bury
Bentfield Green
Berden
Birchanger
Bishop's Stortford
Brick House End
Chatter End
Clavering
Deer's Green
Duck End
Farnham
Farnham Green
Gaston Green
Great Hallingbury
Hallingbury Street
Hazel End
Hockerill
Howe Green
Latchmore Bank
Level's Green
Little Hallingbury
Little London
Maggots End
Mallows Green
Manuden
Park Green
Quendon
Rickling
Rickling Green
Spellbrook
Stansted Mountfitchet
Start Hill
Thorley
Thorley Street
Tilekiln Green
Trims Green
Ugley
Ugley Green
Uppend
Woodside Green
Wright's Green
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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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