New Road is in Great Baddow, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 7QB is located in the Great Baddow East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 7QT, CM2 7FP, CM2 7JU, CM2 7HX, CM2 7DA, CM2 7HN, CM2 7DB, CM2 7JN, CM2 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM2 7QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 54.4% | 49.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.8% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 37% | 37.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 32.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 39.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 29% | 27.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 23.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 95% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% higher than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 122nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jacksons Court New Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2024-05-03 | £229,830 |
| 2 Jacksons Court New Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-07-14 | £251,407 |
| Flat 7 Jacksons Court New Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2012-05-23 | £390,676 |
| 5 Jacksons Court New Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2011-08-05 | £291,443 |
| 2 Jacksons Court New Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £182,000 | 2007-07-06 | £263,352 |
CM2 7QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 5,316 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 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baddow Hall Junior School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 4,085 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 | 2,859 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 | 5,324 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 | 2,420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russells Restaurant | Bell Street, Great Baddow | 177 yd | |
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 237 yd | |
| Oriental House | 14 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 278 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | The Kiosk, The Vineyards | 279 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 76 - 78 High Street, Great Baddow | 209 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | Tabors Hill, Baddow Road | 463 yd | |
| Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 237 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 11 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 279 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 9 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 279 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 | 323 yd |
| Estric (Closed) Galleywood Road | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Fitness Found (Chelmsford) (Closed) Park Studios Park Studios West Hanningfield Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Reflections Spa And Cafe Bar PONTLANDS PARK PONTLANDS PARK WEST HANNINGFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| The Sandon School MOLRAMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Great Baddow Lawn Tennis Club LADYWELL LANE | tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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.