Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM2 9GE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.6% of the population 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	50.7%	59.6%	8.9%	51.0%	8.6%
Male	49.3%	40.4%	-8.9%	49.0%	-8.6%

Partnership Status

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	38.4%	13.4%	-25.0%	37.9%	-24.5%
Married: Opposite sex	43.2%	44.3%	1.1%	44.2%	0.1%
Separated	3.5%	1%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	9.6%	11.3%	1.7%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	5.2%	29.9%	24.7%	6.1%	23.8%

Health

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 (57.8%) 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	58.2%	27.5%	-30.7%	48.4%	-20.9%
Good health	33.3%	30.3%	-3.0%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	8.2%	32.1%	23.9%	12.7%	19.4%
Bad health	0.4%	9.2%	8.8%	4.0%	5.2%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	7%	25%	18.0%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	14.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	12.5%	-6.7%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	11.5%	-1.2%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	39.7%	29.2%	-10.5%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	1.3%	4.2%	2.9%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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%	3.7%	3.7%	1.1%	2.6%
Indian	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	11%	11.0%	2.5%	8.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.3%	83.5%	-9.8%	81.4%	2.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% 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	92.9%	81.7%	-11.2%	83.2%	-1.5%
European Union	1.1%	9.2%	8.1%	6.1%	3.1%
Africa	2.5%	7.3%	4.8%	2.7%	4.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	81.7%	-10.9%	83.2%	-1.5%
10+ Years	1.1%	3.7%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	1.1%	5.5%	4.4%	2.9%	2.6%
2-5 Years	2.5%	6.4%	3.9%	2.2%	4.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.2%	76.7%	-8.5%
Italy	5.6%	0.6%	5.0%
Romania	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	3.7%	0.3%	3.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.5%	37.2%	-20.7%
Christian	72.5%	46.2%	26.3%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Princes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 413.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 912.9% higher than the Moulsham Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Princes Road has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge and the 15th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CM2 9GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princes Road are based on 115 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM2 9GE

Average Price
£386,996

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£439,052

Other
£199,595

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princes Road

Average Price
£722,439

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£411,703

Other
£2,198,436

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Miami House Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£490,000	2024-10-01	£508,111
4 Miami House Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£501,000	2024-07-16	£527,643
11 Miami House Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£404,000	2024-04-25	£420,660
47 Miami House Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£399,000	2024-04-12	£415,454
8 Miami House Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£282,000	2023-04-27	£291,227

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM2 9GE

Employment

CM2 9GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM2 9GE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 63% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	60
Full-Time Employee	19
Part-Time Employee	5
Self-Employed	3
Looking after home or family	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Construction	22
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Other	12
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB	3out of 4	2,452 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX	4out of 4	3,407 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH	4out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	887 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG	3out of 4	887 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU	4out of 4	1,520 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES	3out of 4	929 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET	2out of 4	1,677 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX	4out of 4	2,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ	3out of 4	2,253 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW	4out of 4	2,687 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ	- not rated	642 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN	- not rated	244 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR	- not rated	810 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE	- not rated	883 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW	- not rated	891 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW	4out of 4	2,453 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Radish	McCarthy & Stone Miami House, Princes Road	16 yd
Costa At Tesco	Tesco Stores, Princes Road	118 yd
ECL Highfields	Highfield Resource Centre, Moulsham Street	162 yd
The Hive	Chelmsford And Essex Museum, Oaklands Park	163 yd
The Pitta	232 New London Road, Chelmsford	247 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fox And Hounds	89 Wood Street, Chelmsford	429 yd
Chelmsford Conservative Club	101 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford	538 yd
Chelmsford Golf Club Ltd	Chelmsford Golf Club, Widford Road	569 yd
The Cricketers Inn	143 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford	944 yd
The Orange Tree	6 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford	990 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
YO! To Go	Tesco, Princes Road	134 yd
Wok U Like	London Road, Widford	803 yd
Canton Chef	6 Hylands Parade, Wood Street	810 yd
Shapla	137 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford	895 yd
New Fortune House	8A Anchor Street, Chelmsford	1,011 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Princes Road		118 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	7 Clock Tower Retail Park, Westway		632 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oaklands Park Moulsham Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	261 yd
Widford Lodge Preparatory School WIDFORD ROAD	swimming pool	311 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club MOULSHAM DRIVE	tennis courts	494 yd
Chelmsford Golf Club WIDFORD ROAD	golf	574 yd
Dovedale Sports Centre MOULSHAM STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts	580 yd
Moulsham High School MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PRINCES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	769 yd
Devon House Health & Leisure (Closed) Anchor Street	health and fitness suite	981 yd
Springhealth Leisure Club (Chelmsford) (Closed) Brian Close	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,016 yd
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School NEW LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM2 9GE