Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

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

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

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Population

387

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM2 0BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM2 0BT's 53% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM2 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Upper Bridge Road, 0.4km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

The people who live in CM2 0BT are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00109611 (shared with 9 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 0BT. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 176,500

4 sales · Mean £ 176,750

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

CM2 0BT has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Other theft12
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.0 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.2 km
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Hylands School

Requires Improvement672 pupils1.4 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.6 km
  • PJ Food Stores0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Bridge Stores0.3 km
  • Dovedale Sports Centre0.6 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • Fox & Hounds P H0.9 km
  • Chelmsford Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Sir Evelyn Wood P.H0.9 km
  • The Anchor0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • F. Cooke0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • O Rich Restaurant And Takeaway1.0 km
  • The Smoke In Shed Restaurant1.0 km
  • Amalfi Bistro0.4 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.9 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.7 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Hongs Place0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.3 km
  • Ingatestone8.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • BBC Essex0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.2 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km