CM2 0DD 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.
For families considering a move, CM2 0DD 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00180460 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DD.
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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
With 70% economic activity and an average age of 32, CM2 0DD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0DD. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
67 sales · Mean £ 239,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM2 0DD are high at 140 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
Oaklands Infant School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Moulsham Infant School
Moulsham Junior School
Meadgate Primary School
Moulsham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.8 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- Royal Engineers Social Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
- The Wine Cellar0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Coffee Republic0.8 km
- Age Concern0.9 km
- ASK Italian0.6 km
- Everyman Cinema0.6 km
- Jamaica Blue0.6 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Kaani Kaana0.8 km
- Lous Kitchen0.8 km
- Tasty Chinese0.7 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Chelmsford Auction Rooms0.3 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Daves1.0 km
- HMV0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Next0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford1.0 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Army & Navy0.2 km
- Lynmouth Gardens0.2 km
- Lynmouth Gardens0.2 km
- Army & Navy0.2 km
- Odeon Rdbt0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20DD · Data under Open Government Licence