Bullen Walk is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 8YF is located in the Galleywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 8YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 8YG, CM2 8YQ, CM2 8YL, CM2 8PE, CM2 8PF, CM2 8PD, CM2 8YH, CM2 8PA, CM2 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 8YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM2 8YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 31.6% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 52.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.2% | 18% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 15% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.9% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 27.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 93.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 96.3% | 86.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 85.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bullen Walk was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Galleywood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bullen Walk has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Galleywood and the 54th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2024-01-12 | £391,629 |
| 16 Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-12-15 | £368,705 |
| 14 Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-08-09 | £330,692 |
| 8 Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-05 | £348,621 |
| 1 Bullen Walk, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-18 | £342,325 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Barnard Road , Galleywood CM2 8RR | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywood Infant School Barnard Road , Galleywood CM2 8RR | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Junior School Robin Way , CM2 8AU | 2out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 4,750 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 | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 3,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mila | 61 Watchouse Road, Galleywood | 683 yd | |
| Great Baddow Barn | The Great Baddow Barn, Watchouse Road | 776 yd | |
| Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre | 301 Beehive Lane, Great Baddow | 1,080 yd | |
| Lathcoats Fruit Farm & The Bee Shed | Lathcoates Fruit Farm, Beehive Lane | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear P H | White Bear, Watchouse Road | 438 yd | |
| Galleywood & District Social Club | Galleywood & District Social Club, The Street | 1,032 yd | |
| Galleywood Cricket And Football Club | Sports Pavilion, Slades Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickeys Grill | White Bear, Watchouse Road | 438 yd | |
| Mr Fish | 51 Watchouse Road, Galleywood | 683 yd | |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club | Chelmer Park, Beehive Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 83 Barnard Road, Galleywood | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Galleywood Infant School BARNARD ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Chelmer Park Beehive Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club BEEHIVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 951 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 | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.