The UK Postcode Database

CM3 8EL

a postcode in Essex

Introduced in January 1992
CM3 8EL Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with CM3 8EL

Salforal Close - 28 properties, USRN 6601545

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6552 / 51°39'18"N

Longitude: 0.5539 / 0°33'13"E

UTM Reference: 31U 330796 5725518

OS Easting: 576755

OS Northing: 198239

OS Grid: TQ767982

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR PLM.2WB

Mapcode Global: VHJKH.KN5J

Open Location Code: 9F32MH43+3G

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01gp67

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2c2

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Ageing Communities
  • Ageing Independent Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 8681 / 32844

  • 3rd decile
  • more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for CM3 8EL on Monday 13 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:03
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:10
Sunrise 04:55
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:03
Sunset 21:11
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 21:56
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:03
Hours of daylight today04:25 to 21:41
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:41 to 04:26
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 02:04
Moon sets 20:12

For a full sun and moon calendar for CM3 8EL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in CM3 8EL

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
2 April 2024 12 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £275,000
5 October 2011 17 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £230,000
30 June 2009 15 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Semi-detached Freehold £235,000
26 March 2009 16 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £211,000
8 November 2005 14 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £240,000
20 October 2004 19 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Semi-detached Freehold £225,000
27 September 2004 18 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £220,000
8 December 2003 13 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £185,000
18 August 2003 17 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £180,150
16 December 2002 22 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £195,000
20 December 2001 13 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £154,000
20 April 2000 16 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £147,500
25 March 1999 13 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £105,000
30 June 1998 17 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £103,750
14 July 1997 15 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Semi-detached Freehold £89,500
24 April 1997 19 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Semi-detached Freehold £77,000
6 October 1995 17 Salforal Close, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8EL Detached Freehold £76,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for CM3 8EL

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Maldon

MP

John Whittingdale Conservative

Essex County Council
County council electoral division

Stock

Councillor

Sue Dobson Conservative

Chelmsford City Council
District council ward

Rettendon and Runwell

Councillors

Paul Clark Independent

Steve Davis Independent

CM3 8EL also falls within the Civil Parish of Rettendon, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for CM3 8EL

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00109694 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01021594 Chelmsford 021B Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01034087 Chelmsford 021D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02004505 Chelmsford 021 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04003967 Rettendon Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05004110 Rettendon and Runwell Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E07000070 Chelmsford Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000012 Essex Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001351 Maldon Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000028 Essex Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000188 Chelmsford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33026564 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000056 South East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000106 NHS Mid Essex CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000026 NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E58000461 Stock ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 10 June 2004 DLUHC
E63011756 Rettendon Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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