Baddow Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 9QR 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 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 9RJ, CM2 7PZ, CM2 7LG, CM2 7ND, CM2 7NF, CM2 7NG, CM2 9QN, CM2 7LP, CM2 9QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 9QR 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 | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 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 area around CM2 9QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 46.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 38.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 52.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 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 | 15.9% | 14.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.3% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% 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% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 86.7% | 84.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 88.7% | 81.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 82.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baddow Road was 130.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.6% higher than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baddow Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 71st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2025-02-14 | £372,960 |
| 252 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-07-30 | £445,893 |
| 210 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £624,000 | 2023-04-12 | £630,335 |
| 238 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-07-29 | £432,232 |
| 224 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2019-09-10 | £328,278 |
CM2 9QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadgate Primary School Mascalls Way , Great Baddow CM2 7NS | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,227 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,800 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 | 1,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moulsham Inn | Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale | 415 yd | |
| Meadgate Church - The Parade | Meadgate Church Centre, 162A Meadgate Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Meadgate Preschool And Nursery | Meadgate Nursery, Meadgate County Primary School | 781 yd | |
| Zenxi | 68 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 825 yd | |
| Driink | 39B Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Chelwater, Great Baddow | 370 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford | 895 yd | |
| Hoppily | 20 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 1,011 yd | |
| R A F A Club | RAF Association Club, 26 Hall Street | 1,033 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 7 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabag | 172 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 459 yd | |
| Gold River Take Away | Gold River Takeaway, 124 Byron Road | 893 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Night | 6 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 1,015 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 30 The Meadows, Chelmsford | 1,064 yd | |
| Jet Sushi | 2 - 3 Frenchs Walk, Chelmsford | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 415 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 415 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Parkway | 455 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 164 - 170 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 459 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Meadgate Primary School MASCALLS WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS | squash courts, tennis courts | 981 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.