Meadgate Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 7NE 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 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 7NG, CM2 7NF, CM2 7LG, CM2 7NQ, CM2 7ND, CM2 7LP, CM2 7NB, CM2 7LQ, CM2 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 7NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.1% | 54.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 28.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 20.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 38.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 20.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around CM2 7NE this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 36.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.2% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 92.7% | 81.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 81.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadgate Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Baddow East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whitehouse Farm Cottage Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2007-05-21 | £315,759 |
CM2 7NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM2 7NE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,783 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 | 1,304 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 | 4,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadgate Church - The Parade | Meadgate Church Centre, 162A Meadgate Avenue | 435 yd | |
| The Moulsham Inn | Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale | 621 yd | |
| Meadgate Preschool And Nursery | Meadgate Nursery, Meadgate County Primary School | 683 yd | |
| Zenxi | 68 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 775 yd | |
| Driink | 39B Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Chelwater, Great Baddow | 399 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford | 877 yd | |
| Hoppily | 20 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 968 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | 1 - 5 Annonay Walk, Chelmsford | 1,002 yd | |
| R A F A Club | RAF Association Club, 26 Hall Street | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabag | 172 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 435 yd | |
| Gold River Take Away | Gold River Takeaway, 124 Byron Road | 697 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Night | 6 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 974 yd | |
| Jet Sushi | 2 - 3 Frenchs Walk, Chelmsford | 980 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 30 The Meadows, Chelmsford | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Parkway | 393 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 164 - 170 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 435 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 621 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 621 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Meadgate Primary School MASCALLS WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.