Duffield Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 9RS 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 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 9FL, CM2 9FJ, CM2 8YZ, CM2 8HD, CM2 8HB, CM2 9RY, CM2 9FF, CM2 8YX, CM2 9SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 9RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 25.2% | 23.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 53.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 43.6% | 52.9% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 28.8% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 19.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 30.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.8% | 89.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duffield Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Great Baddow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duffield Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Baddow East and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-04-19 | £385,836 |
| 40 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-30 | £395,187 |
| 55 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2019-01-22 | £346,995 |
| 26 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-01-11 | £397,089 |
| 44 Duffield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2018-03-23 | £408,359 |
CM2 9RS 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 9RS 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,910 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 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Junior School Robin Way , CM2 8AU | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 89 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | - not rated | 89 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School and Humanities College Brian Close , CM2 9ES | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle College Limited Lordship Road , Writtle CM1 3RR | - not rated | 5,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia House Schools, Essex High Street , Great Baddow CM2 7HH | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Chelmsford Life Church , Hall Street CM2 0HG | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 410 yd | |
| Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre | 301 Beehive Lane, Great Baddow | 855 yd | |
| Subway | 134 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd | |
| Great Baddow Barn | The Great Baddow Barn, Watchouse Road | 931 yd | |
| Lathcoats Fruit Farm & The Bee Shed | Lathcoates Fruit Farm, Beehive Lane | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 846 yd | |
| Eagle And Hind | Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd | |
| The Blue Lion | Tabors Hill, Baddow Road | 1,053 yd | |
| White Horse | 76 - 78 High Street, Great Baddow | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 7 Purbeck Court, Great Baddow | 184 yd | |
| Favourite Grill | Favourite Grill, 130 Gloucester Avenue | 926 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 138 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd | |
| Greggs | 146 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd | |
| China Palace | 142 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 471 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 152 - 156 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 926 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 1,089 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow High School DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 66 yd |
| Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS | squash courts, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Beehive Lane Primary School BEEHIVE LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Estric (Closed) Galleywood Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.