The CM2 8RU postcode is in Chelmsford, Essex postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CM2 |
| Ward | Galleywood |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Galleywood |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Chelmsford |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Chelmsford |
| Police Force | Essex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Galleywood |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Chelmsford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9529 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Galleywood Common(0.36 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Well Lane(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chelmsford(2.87 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(13.27 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | CM2 8RR (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Galleywood Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-7 | CM2 8RR (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Thriftwood SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 5-19 | CM2 8RW (0.59 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of CM28RU is 251 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
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).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 219 people, followed by African with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 54 adults have No qualifications, while 40 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (273), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (233).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (152), followed by Christian (84).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38) followed by Routine occupations (35), and Semi-routine occupations (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (333), and 291 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1300) and Africa (26).