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.
BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADDOW ROAD, CM2 0DP.
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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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
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, 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
28 nearby- Bombay Cuisine1.0 km
- Kaani Kaana0.8 km
- Lous Kitchen0.8 km
- Tasty Chinese0.7 km
- Ume Garden1.0 km
- + 23 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM20DP · Data under Open Government Licence