Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

UPPER BRIDGE ROAD, CM2 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BRIDGE ROAD, CM2 0BB.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CM2 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM2 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Upper Bridge Road, 0.5km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00109631 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0BB. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

21 sales · Mean £ 354,547

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 355,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM2 0BB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft13
Drugs12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.0 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.3 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.3 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Railway Tavern1.0 km
  • Golden Fleece1.0 km
  • Radio City Social0.9 km
  • The Ale House0.8 km
  • Club Tantalize0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Hot Box Cafe0.9 km
  • Baan Noodle0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Taste Of Italy0.9 km
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.9 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Bombay Cuisine0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • Lous Kitchen1.0 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.8 km
  • Tops Pizza Chelmsford0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • HMV1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Next0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.8 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.1 km
  • Ingatestone8.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • BBC Essex0.3 km
  • Queen Street0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km