CM3 is located in the county of
Braintree, Essex · England
Essex is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.
When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Essex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CM3.
Your council tax is collected by Braintree, which is the local authority within Essex. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.
Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For CM3, use Essex.
Postcode CM3 is in Braintree, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Braintree sits within the ceremonial county of Essex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Braintree is your council; Essex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Essex.
CM3 is in Essex, England.
CM3 is in Braintree.
For postcode CM3, enter Essex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode CM3 is served by Braintree, a local authority within Essex. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.
Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Essex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Essex is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.