Maltings Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 8HQ 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 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 8JJ, CM2 8HP, CM2 8HJ, CM2 8HG, CM2 8HL, CM2 8HF, CM2 8HH, CM2 8JP, CM2 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 8HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 55.3% | 52.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 35.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 33.5% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 20.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 42.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 22.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 23.6% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 91.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maltings Road was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% higher than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maltings Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 94th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-01-31 | £406,643 |
| 23 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-30 | £398,195 |
| 35 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-06-28 | £355,118 |
| 39 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2014-04-24 | £420,938 |
| 39 Maltings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-03-18 | £448,235 |
CM2 8HQ 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,072 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 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baddow Hall Junior School New Road , Great Baddow CM2 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 3,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Connection | Marconi Leisure FC, Sports Pavilion Southern Fields | 649 yd | |
| Russells Restaurant | Bell Street, Great Baddow | 727 yd | |
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 870 yd | |
| Oriental House | 14 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 919 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | The Kiosk, The Vineyards | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 76 - 78 High Street, Great Baddow | 699 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | Tabors Hill, Baddow Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 870 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 11 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 920 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 9 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Found (Chelmsford) (Closed) Park Studios Park Studios West Hanningfield Road | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Reflections Spa And Cafe Bar PONTLANDS PARK PONTLANDS PARK WEST HANNINGFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Marconi Sports And Social Club West Hanningfield Road | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Baddow Hall Junior School BADDOW HALL JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BADDOW HALL JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Estric (Closed) Galleywood Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Great Baddow Lawn Tennis Club LADYWELL LANE | tennis courts | 898 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.