Laburnum Drive is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 9NU is located in the Moulsham Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laburnum Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 9NR, CM2 8AZ, CM2 9NJ, CM2 9NS, CM2 9NX, CM2 9NH, CM2 9NY, CM2 9NP, CM2 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 9NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27% | 28.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 49.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 46.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23% | 17.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.4% | -9.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 32.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Drive was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Moulsham Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge and the 229th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Laburnum Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2011-09-30 | £268,458 |
| 14 Laburnum Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1998-07-09 | £396,620 |
CM2 9NU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM2 9NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Junior School Robin Way , CM2 8AU | 2out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,259 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 | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 134 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| Lathcoats Fruit Farm & The Bee Shed | Lathcoates Fruit Farm, Beehive Lane | 522 yd | |
| Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre | 301 Beehive Lane, Great Baddow | 536 yd | |
| The Kids Academy Chelmsford | Moulsham High School, Brian Close | 600 yd | |
| The Moulsham Inn | Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle And Hind | Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| Clay Pigeon Pub | The Clay Pigeon, 26 Robin Way | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Grill | Favourite Grill, 130 Gloucester Avenue | 288 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 138 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| Greggs | 146 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| China Palace | 142 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| Lucky City | 161 Robin Way, Chelmsford | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 - 156 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 288 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 990 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Chelmsford) (Closed) Brian Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 461 yd |
| Beehive Lane Primary School BEEHIVE LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Mildmay Junior School MILDMAY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MILDMAY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL ROBIN WAY | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Moulsham High School MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Great Baddow High School DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club BEEHIVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 992 yd |
| Grove Lawn Tennis Club MOULSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 286.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.