Postcode report
CM2 7AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CM2 7AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM2 7AB is a postcode in Great Baddow East, Chelmsford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM2 7AB, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM2 7AB are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM2 7AB is based on Chelmsford 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,820 residents, 531 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CM2 7AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £358k from 75 rolling sales, down 0.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM2 7AB can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM2 7AB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM2 7AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM2 7AB
Is CM2 7AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM2 7AB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM2 7AB?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM2 7AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM2 7AB?
LocaleIQ matched CM2 7AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM2 7AB?
The latest median sold price is £358k based on 75 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM2 7AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.