6,752TOTAL POPULATION
2,718HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£45,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CM24 POSTCODE REGION

Chelmsford (CM24)

The CM24 postcode area is located in the Chelmsford postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 424 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the CM24 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 CM24 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 CM24 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CM24 is a postcode in Chelmsford, Essex located within the Epping Forest district of England. It lies approximately 17 miles northeast of London's Charing Cross, around 5 miles north of Chelmsford city centre. The postcode covers the village of North Weald Bassett and includes the North Weald Airfield, now a museum site. The postcode has three main parts: CM, which identifies Chelmsford, 24 for the district, and a letter to indicate a district sector.

The area is well-connected and can be reached via both road and rail. Accesibility is aided by the junction of the M11 and M25 motorways, which are under 15 minutes away. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, from here the National Rail network can be accessed.

Local facilities and services are plentiful in CM24. Residents have access to a range of shops, pubs, banks, and supermarkets nearby, as well as pubs and entertaining venues. There are several schools in the area too, from primary level to sixth form, as well as the highly regarded New Hall School.

Leisure activities in the area include fishing, golfing, and walking. Of particular note is the nearby Passmores Country Park, a nearby nature reserve teeming with wildlife which provides an ideal opportunity to contemplate the surrounding countryside. Also on offer are a number of quaint villages, such as North Weald, Moreton and Chippenham, all with picturesque settings, quaint tea rooms, charming pubs and lovely churches.

Those looking to further their education have access to the nearby Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford campus, with its modern buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.

The area has a long and interesting history, with roots that date back to medieval times when it was primarily an agricultural region. Visitors today will still find an array of historic buildings such as the Savernake Chapel, Hurtwood House and the Hog Hill Round Barrows. These sites make a visit to the CM24 postcode an enriching one.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in CM24 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CM24Essex

Essex

The county of Essex

CM24 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 CodeCM24
Postal TownChelmsford
MSOA NameUttlesford 006
LSOA NameUttlesford 006A
CountyEssex
RegionEssex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityUttlesford
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

CM24 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CM24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bamber's Green
Burton End
Chapel End
Elsenham
Fuller's End
Gaunt's End
Molehill Green
Pledgdon Green
Stansted Mountfitchet
Tye Green
Browse Postcodes in CM24

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CM) and estimated address.

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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