Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DP.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM2 0DP is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

CM2 0DP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Baddow Road, 0.9km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00180460 (shared with 21 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 0DP. 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

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 198,500

6 sales · Mean £ 194,083

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

Crime rates near CM2 0DP are high at 148 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.

Violence and sexual offences320
Shoplifting127
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order71
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.8 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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Meadgate Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Royal Engineers Social Club0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.8 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bombay Cuisine1.0 km
  • Kaani Kaana0.8 km
  • Lous Kitchen0.8 km
  • Tasty Chinese0.7 km
  • Ume Garden1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Daves1.0 km
  • HMV0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 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
  • Army & Navy0.2 km