WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8PU - Information

Overview

The CM2 8PU postcode is in Chelmsford, Essex postcode town, within East of England, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the CM2 8PU area, explore the CM2 8PU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 8PU area, visit the CM2 8PU House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ 0.4705216032084988, 51.70041167073839 ]
  • What 3 Words: move.blindfold.piles
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaCM2
WardGalleywood
Middle layer Super Output AreaGalleywood
Lower Tier Local AuthorityChelmsford
Upper Tier Local AuthorityEssex
RegionEast of England
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaChelmsford
Police ForceEssex
NHS Care BoardNHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardGalleywood
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsford
Multiple Deprivation Index22220

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing industrious workers / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Mr Fish, Takeaway Shop
    Address: 51 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PU

  • Galleywood Pharmacy, Retailers - Other
    Address: 39 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PU

  • Mila, Restaurant, Cafe
    Address: 61 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PU

  • Milbury Meats And Hams Limited, Retailers - Other
    Address: 53 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PU

  • McColls, Retailers - Other
    Address: Martin McColl, 57 - 59 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, CM2 8PU

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Galleywood(0.04 mi)

  • Galleywood, (0.04 mi)
  • Galleywood Common, (0.46 mi)
  • Galleyend, (0.50 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Skinners Lane Shops(0.02 mi)

  • Skinners Lane Shops, (0.02 mi)
  • Skinners Lane Shops, (0.06 mi)
  • Skinners Lane Shops, (0.08 mi)
  • Keene Hall, (0.18 mi)
  • Keene Way, (0.18 mi)
  • Keene Hall, (0.19 mi)
  • Chelmer Park, (0.21 mi)
  • The Eagle, (0.22 mi)
  • The Eagle, (0.22 mi)
  • Chelmer Park, (0.23 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Chelmsford(2.50 mi)

  • Chelmsford, (2.50 mi)
  • Ingatestone, (4.35 mi)
  • Billericay, (5.43 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Southend Airport(13.56 mi)

  • Southend Airport, (13.56 mi)
  • Stansted Airport, (15.82 mi)
  • Luton Airport Parkway, (38.88 mi)
  • Luton Airport, (39.90 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary, Good7-11CM2 8RR (0.22 mi)Details
Galleywood Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding4-7CM2 8RR (0.22 mi)Details
Thriftwood SchoolAll Through, Outstanding5-19CM2 8RW (0.29 mi)Details
Mildmay Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding3-11CM2 8AU (0.76 mi)Details
Beehive Lane Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding4-11CM2 9SR (0.94 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
Nearby Amenities
  • White Bear P H
    0.14 mi
  • Galleywood & District Social Club
    0.25 mi
  • Galleywood Cricket And Football Club
    0.26 mi
  • Horse And Groom P H
    0.46 mi

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8PU Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of CM28PU is 251 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1199), Between 55 to 64 (965), and Between 45 to 54 (940).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 229 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.

Education

Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 30 have Level 2.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (329), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (227).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Professional occupations (24)
  • Elementary occupations (15), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (12)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (129), followed by No religion (88).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (37) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35), and Semi-routine occupations (33).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (431), and 395 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1433) and European Union EU-14 (28).