Baddow Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 7PY 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 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 9QW, CM2 7NB, CM2 7ND, CM2 9QH, CM2 7NF, CM2 9QG, CM2 9RJ, CM2 9QJ, CM2 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM2 7PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM2 7PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 44.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 38.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.5% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25% | 19.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 32% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.1% | 84.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 86% | 80.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 81.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baddow Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baddow Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 169th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-04-24 | £327,500 |
| 131 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-13 | £461,410 |
| 103 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-10-18 | £424,232 |
| 105 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-04-26 | £463,375 |
| 135 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £1,222,677 | 2022-11-25 | £1,225,101 |
CM2 7PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM2 7PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,073 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 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,914 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 | 1,096 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 | 4,336 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 | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moulsham Inn | Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale | 488 yd | |
| Meadgate Church - The Parade | Meadgate Church Centre, 162A Meadgate Avenue | 604 yd | |
| Zenxi | 68 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 636 yd | |
| Driink | 39B Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 689 yd | |
| City Of Chelmsford Mencap | 56 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Chelwater, Great Baddow | 536 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford | 714 yd | |
| Hoppily | 20 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 823 yd | |
| R A F A Club | RAF Association Club, 26 Hall Street | 853 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 7 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabag | 172 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 604 yd | |
| Gold River Take Away | Gold River Takeaway, 124 Byron Road | 761 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Night | 6 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 828 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 30 The Meadows, Chelmsford | 873 yd | |
| Jet Sushi | 2 - 3 Frenchs Walk, Chelmsford | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Parkway | 263 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 488 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 488 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 164 - 170 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 604 yd | |
| McColls Morrisons Daily | McColls, 191 - 192 Moulsham Street | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Meadgate Primary School MASCALLS WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| The Gym (Chelmsford) NEW LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.