Crescent Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 7DB is located in the Great Baddow East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crescent Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 7BZ, CM2 7DN, CM2 7QT, CM2 7DL, CM2 7DA, CM2 7QB, CM2 7JX, CM2 7JU, CM2 7QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 7DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 32.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 50% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 31.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 22.3% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 8.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 27% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 89.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park and the 223rd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Crescent Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-10-20 | £452,920 |
| 28 Crescent Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-23 | £398,195 |
| 9 Crescent Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-11-10 | £458,974 |
| 1 Crescent Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,550 | 2017-03-30 | £248,262 |
| 4 Crescent Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-07-14 | £435,620 |
CM2 7DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddow Hall Infant School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baddow Hall Junior School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Independent School Bridge Farm Barn , Woodhill Road CM2 7SG | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 213 yd | |
| Oriental House | 14 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 226 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | The Kiosk, The Vineyards | 228 yd | |
| Russells Restaurant | Bell Street, Great Baddow | 261 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 76 - 78 High Street, Great Baddow | 306 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | Tabors Hill, Baddow Road | 413 yd | |
| Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 213 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 11 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 228 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 9 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 228 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baddow Hall Junior School BADDOW HALL JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BADDOW HALL JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Estric (Closed) Galleywood Road | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| The Sandon School MOLRAMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Fitness Found (Chelmsford) (Closed) Park Studios Park Studios West Hanningfield Road | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Reflections Spa And Cafe Bar PONTLANDS PARK PONTLANDS PARK WEST HANNINGFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.