CM2 0DA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Baddow Road, 0.8km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For families considering a move, CM2 0DA represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 34.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00180460 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DA.
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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
High employment, young population. CM2 0DA combines 70% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0DA. The average age is 32.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 249,950
5 sales · Mean £ 240,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM2 0DA are high at 144 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
Trinity Road Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Oaklands Infant School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
Meadgate Primary School
Moulsham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Royal Engineers Social Club0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- The Wine Cellar0.7 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Coffee Republic0.7 km
- Age Concern0.8 km
- ASK Italian0.6 km
- Everyman Cinema0.6 km
- Hot Box Cafe1.0 km
- + 119 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bombay Cuisine1.0 km
- Farm Pizza1.0 km
- Kaani Kaana0.7 km
- Lous Kitchen0.8 km
- Tasty Chinese0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Daves1.0 km
- HMV0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Next0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.9 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.2 km
- Odeon Rdbt0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20DA · Data under Open Government Licence