Much Hadham Car Finance
Used Car Finance in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
GB Car Finance specialises in used car finance in and around Much Hadham. We will work hard to help you obtain an approval decision, based on affordability, in minutes and drive away your new used car within 24 hours!
Car Finance Based On Affordability
If you need a loan to buy a used car then you have come to the right place - We could help to find car finance for you regardless of your current financial circumstances. We regularly help people with bad credit, even if they have been refused elsewhere. Simply complete the form opposite to apply.
Car Finance Much Hadham
We are available to help people access car finance 247, 365 days a year - Whether you need an affordable family saloon, an economical hatchback, a large car or a people carrier we will work hard to help you find the right car for you. Apply online day or night, or speak with one of our friendly operators who will help guide you through the car finance application process and answer any questions you have.
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More information about Much Hadham
Much Hadham, a small village in the United Kingdom situated in the County of Hertfordshire, has a long and colourful history which has been shaped in part by its connections to the car industry, finance industry and motorsport. With a population at the 2021 census of just 1,620 people, this is one of the most rural and secluded places in the entire country, but equally its has forged links with some of the country's most important and influential industries.
Background Much Hadham is situated 8 miles (13 km) west of Bishop's Stortford and around 12 miles (19 km) to the west of Harlow. It is located in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire and has a long history dating back the Roman's tenure of the area. During the Saxon period, Much Hadham was thought to have been a large and prosperous settlement, which is evidenced by its connection with the ancient parish church of St Andrew's, which dates from around 1100AD.
Over the centuries, the area has been inhabited mainly by rural farmers and villagers, although the village's most famous resident was undoubtedly its founder — the 13th Century King Henry III, who established the first Royal Palace in Much Hadham in 1232. It was here that he held court for much of his remaining reign, and the Palace itself is still a popular tourist attraction today.
Recent History
In more modern times the village has become increasingly popular with the wealthier middle classes of Hertfordshire, attracted by its seclusion and the lack of development or large-scale industry. Despite this, the village is well connected by road, rail and air transport links to London, with Heathrow and Stansted airports around an hours drive away.
The village is also home to much of the British motor industry. The Morgan Motor Company, a high-end luxury car manufacturer based in nearby Malvern, has a base at Little Hadham, within the boundaries of Much Hadham. This has provided a much-needed economic boost to the local economy and made Much Hadham an attractive place to invest in for the wealthy and car-minded population of Hertfordshire.
But it isn't just the car industry that has put Much Hadham on the map. The village also plays host to one of the UK's premier motorsport venues, Donington Park racing circuit. Built in the grounds of nearby Donington Hall and opened in 1954, the venue hosts some of the biggest names in racing, including F1, GP2 and endurance series, as well as major music festivals.
The Finance Industry
As well as its links with the motor industry and motorsport, Much Hadham has also become a popular destination for high-profile financial companies. This owes much to the creation of the Much Hadham Estate — a large, leafy estate comprising two separate villages, both of which boast an idyllic rural setting, excellent transport links and peace and quiet that make them perfect for wealthy financial investors.
The estate is the largest in the area, and the villages within it are home to some of the most successful and well known banks, investment firms and brokerages in the country. These companies provide employment and financial security to many of the local residents, in addition to being a significant attraction to the area and attracting wealthy visitors to the village, who come to enjoy the tranquillity of Much Hadham and the rural lifestyle it offers.
Demographics
Much Hadham is a relatively small village, with a total population at the 2021 census of just 1,620 people. Of those, 540 people (33%) were aged 0-19, 1,135 people (70%) were aged 20-64 and just 45 (3%) were aged 65 or over. The population had a gender split of males (1,139) to females (481), with 97% of the population from a White British background and 0.37% from other ethnic backgrounds, such as Pakistani, Indian, Chinese and Mixed Race.
The majority of people living in Much Hadham are employed in professional or managerial roles (47%), with many commuting to London and other towns in the surrounding area for work. The village also boasts high levels of educational qualifications, with 20% of the population having a degree-level qualification or higher, and 59% having at least five GCSEs.
Conclusion
Much Hadham, whilst remaining a quiet and secluded rural village, has surprisingly strong connections with the car industry, finance industry and motorsport. It's choice location and excellent transport links, combined with its long history and connections to the motor and financial sector, have allowed the village to remain an extremely desirable location for investors, businesses and commuters alike.