Postcode CM2 8JL is located in an urban city, within the Great Baddow East ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Great Baddow South & West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Great Baddow South & West is £59,579 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pontlands Park.
Great Baddow South & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Great Baddow South & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Baddow South & West is £59,579 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM2 8JL.
Great Baddow South & West near CM2 8JL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pontlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Pontlands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place | Large | Walking directions to Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place |
| 0.4 mi | Baddow Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Baddow Hall Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Great Baddow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £627,500 | £446 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £413,750 | £422 |
| Terraced | 27 | £340,500 | £419 |
| Flats | 22 | £212,750 | £340 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £194,150 | £358,500 | £289,000 |
| 2017 | £456,000 | £202,000 | £350,000 | £297,000 |
| 2018 | £447,500 | £205,000 | £375,000 | £289,995 |
| 2019 | £485,000 | £207,500 | £355,000 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £212,500 | £370,000 | £292,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £201,000 | £387,500 | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £572,500 | £225,000 | £446,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £624,000 | £215,000 | £420,000 | £372,500 |
| 2024 | £526,250 | £220,000 | £410,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | £587,500 | £220,000 | £423,750 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £205,000 | £407,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389 | £310 | £348 | £321 |
| 2017 | £388 | £317 | £350 | £344 |
| 2018 | £374 | £366 | £379 | £353 |
| 2019 | £377 | £347 | £368 | £322 |
| 2020 | £376 | £326 | £383 | £347 |
| 2021 | £409 | £334 | £390 | £357 |
| 2022 | £441 | £368 | £414 | £417 |
| 2023 | £418 | £368 | £416 | £405 |
| 2024 | £448 | £348 | £423 | £414 |
| 2025 | £435 | £348 | £418 | £418 |
| 2026 | £465 | £317 | £454 | £415 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 8JL.
In the CM2 8JL postcode area, located within Great Baddow South & West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Maldon Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW | Walking directions to Premier Express |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM2 8JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Boleslaw Sosin
Great Baddow East - Elected 4 May 2023
Kieron Franks
Great Baddow East - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Davey
Great Baddow East - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM2 8JL records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM2 8JL in Great Baddow South & West is £399,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CM2 8JL, including Octavia House Schools, Essex, Baddow Hall Infant School (Good) and Baddow Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CM2 8JL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,050 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 8JL is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Boleslaw Sosin (Liberal Democrats), Kieron Franks (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Davey (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.