Purbeck Court is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 8YX is located in the Great Baddow West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, CM2 8YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 8YZ, CM2 8HA, CM2 8HB, CM2 8YY, CM2 8EX, CM2 9FL, CM2 8EU, CM2 9RS, CM2 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 8YX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 36.4% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 15.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 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 | 39.3% | 48.8% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 25.6% | -12.5% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.4% | 22.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 92.5% | 88.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purbeck Court was 212.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.3% higher than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purbeck Court has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-02-16 | £200,313 |
| 9 Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-08-30 | £186,834 |
| 14 Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-06-04 | £164,228 |
| 9 Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2013-10-31 | £188,778 |
| 3 Purbeck Court, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-06-27 | £171,602 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 2,002 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 | 2,170 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers Tiney Home Nursery | 70 Noakes Avenue, Great Baddow | 235 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 871 yd | |
| Russells Restaurant | Bell Street, Great Baddow | 943 yd | |
| Great Baddow Barn | The Great Baddow Barn, Watchouse Road | 979 yd | |
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 704 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | Tabors Hill, Baddow Road | 892 yd | |
| White Horse | 76 - 78 High Street, Great Baddow | 906 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Chelwater, Great Baddow | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 7 Purbeck Court, Great Baddow | 3 yd | |
| Moda Restaurant | 13 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 986 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | 11 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 995 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 502 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 9 The Vineyards, Great Baddow | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow High School DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS | squash courts, tennis courts | 336 yd |
| Estric (Closed) Galleywood Road | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Beehive Lane Primary School BEEHIVE LANE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.