Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 7NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 7NQ, 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 7NQ 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Meadgate Avenue Street dangerous?

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 .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CM2 7NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meadgate Avenue are based on 366 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 7NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM2 7NQ

Average Price
£264,309

Semi-Detached
£336,897

Terraced
£324,733

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£10,446

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadgate Avenue

Average Price
£304,447

Semi-Detached
£372,229

Terraced
£348,047

Detached
£346,942

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,090

Other
£10,914

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadgate AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
75 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-10-11	£358,735
99 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£337,000	2022-04-29	£357,867
Garage 6 71 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building	£10,000	2021-07-09	£10,914
71 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-07-09	£374,182
75 Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-05-28	£396,767

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM2 7NQ

Employment

CM2 7NQ 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 7NQ 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	3,637 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS	3out of 4	699 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH	4out of 4	1,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES	3out of 4	1,415 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ	3out of 4	1,493 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX	4out of 4	2,319 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	2,498 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ	3out of 4	2,658 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ	- not rated	1,406 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT	- not rated	4,292 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW	- not rated	1,487 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR	- not rated	1,551 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ	- not rated	2,041 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ	- not rated	2,109 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE	- not rated	2,192 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meadgate Church - The Parade	Meadgate Church Centre, 162A Meadgate Avenue	312 yd
Meadgate Preschool And Nursery	Meadgate Nursery, Meadgate County Primary School	566 yd
The Moulsham Inn	Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale	660 yd
Spice Lounge	Baddow Road, Great Baddow	846 yd
Zenxi	68 Baddow Road, Chelmsford	899 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal British Legion	Chelwater, Great Baddow	289 yd
The Woolpack	23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford	1,002 yd
Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre	Baddow Road, Great Baddow	1,060 yd
Fox & Raven	The Fox And Raven, Barnes Mill Road	1,091 yd
Hoppily	20 Baddow Road, Chelmsford	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shabag	172 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow		312 yd
Gold River Take Away	Gold River Takeaway, 124 Byron Road		759 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	164 - 170 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow	312 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, Parkway	518 yd
Farm Foods Ltd	4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford	660 yd
Lidl	Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale	660 yd
The Co-operative	62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford	891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway	grass pitches	504 yd
Meadgate Primary School MASCALLS WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	565 yd
Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	840 yd
Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS	squash courts, tennis courts	1,033 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	81.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	81.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.