CM2 0BX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Baddow Road, 0.7km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM2 0BX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0BX.
192
29
£ 0 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM2 0BX is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0BX. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM2 0BX are high at 254 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Oaklands Infant School
Trinity Road Primary School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Moulsham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Rainsford News1.0 km
- Coop0.9 km
- Bassment0.9 km
- HMV0.3 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.5 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- Royal Engineers Social Club0.7 km
- Royal Steamer0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- Coffee Republic0.5 km
- Age Concern0.6 km
- ASK Italian0.5 km
- Everyman Cinema0.5 km
- Geek Retreat0.9 km
- + 130 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.8 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Kaani Kaana0.6 km
- Lous Kitchen0.6 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.8 km
- Ingatestone9.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.0 km
- Parkway0.0 km
- Parkway Park & Ride0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20BX · Data under Open Government Licence