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Moulsham and Central

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About

Moulsham and Central ward encompasses Chelmsford's historic core south of the river, defined by the main High Street and its immediate surrounding neighbourhoods. The area functions as the primary retail and civic hub, containing the main shopping centres, the bus station, and the central library. Its street pattern retains a medieval layout, with narrow lanes branching from the main thoroughfare.

A key feature is the surviving Victorian and Georgian architecture along New London Road and within the Moulsham Street conservation area. This contrasts with modern developments like the Bond Street complex. The ward is densely populated with a mix of residential terraces, apartments above shops, and some office space, creating a continuous urban environment focused on commerce and services.

Area overview

On average Moulsham and Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moulsham and Central is £64,387 per year. There are 6 schools in Moulsham and Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Moulsham and Central

Based on 249 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £1,181,060.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moulsham and Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moulsham and Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£520,000
Flats137£232,500
Semi-Detached45£527,000
Terraced52£380,500

10 years median price trend in Moulsham and Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.

All postcodes in Moulsham and Central

CM20DS

Mildmay Road

CM20LD

Moulsham Street

CM11DG

Burgess Springs

CM26HZ

Navigation Road

CM20JQ

Moulsham Street

CM20JW

Moulsham Street

CM29FG

Oaklands Crescent

CM20RS

Wolseley Road

CM26JZ

Springfield Road

CM20AE

New London Road

CM11GE

Market Road

CM20FZ

New London Road

CM20FP

Goldlay Road

CM20QH

New London Road

CM11DE

High Street

CM20AR

New London Road

CM11TY

New Street

CM29PP

Oaklands Crescent

CM11QZ

Burgess Springs

CM20HY

Moulsham Street

CM20TS

Burns Crescent

CM20RF

County Place

CM26WY

Shrublands Close

CM11XG

Bellmead

CM11BT

Victoria Road South

CM20BQ

Bradford Street

CM20EU

Hamlet Road

CM20LS

Moulsham Street

CM26HX

Navigation Road

CM20EX

Upper Roman Road

CM11NS

Church Street

CM20EF

Rochford Road

CM20JN

Moulsham Street

CM20AJ

New London Road

CM20NN

Falcons Mead

CM26LJ

Victoria Road

CM11EQ

High Street

CM20AQ

Southborough Road

CM11HF

Park Road

CM26FU

Wharf Road

CM20EY

Grove Road

CM11XB

Exchange Way

CM29XL

Mead Path

CM29PT

St Michaels Road

CM20QT

New London Road

CM29QQ

Van Diemans Road

CM26FF

Moulsham and Central

CM29BT

Vicarage Road

CM11GD

Bond Street

CM20AG

Southborough Road

CM20BA

Upper Bridge Road

CM20EJ

Goldlay Road

CM11JN

Burgess Springs

CM20RT

Upper Bridge Road

CM11HU

Cannon Mews

CM20DR

Mildmay Road

CM20ER

Manor Road

CM11YQ

Harlings Grove

CM20SE

New Writtle Street

CM20BH

Haig Court

CM29PS

St Vincents Road

CM20DT

Mildmay Road

CM11NG

Moulsham and Central

CM26JQ

Springfield Road

CM26LR

Shrublands Close

CM20FJ

Bradford Street

CM26ZH

Cressy Quay

CM20JS

Queen Street

CM20TH

Lady Lane

CM26LB

Wharf Road

CM29AE

New London Road

CM11NR

Church Street

CM26LN

Meadowside

CM20AA

New London Road

CM20AS

Lower Anchor Street

CM26JH

Wharf Road

CM11FG

Waterloo Lane

CM20PW

New London Road

CM11LJ

Cannon Mews

CM29PX

Moulsham Drive

CM20GG

New London Road

CM20PD

New London Road

CM11HT

Duke Street

CM29PG

Vicarage Road

CM29AF

Redmayne Drive

CM26QT

Springfield Road

CM20TA

Moulsham Chase

CM20SP

New London Road

CM20DP

Baddow Road

CM20PP

New London Road

CM20RY

Hart Street

CM26HQ

Brockley Road

CM26HU

Coates Quay

CM26RB

Moulsham and Central

CM20HQ

Hall Street

CM20XU

Bradford Street

CM20JJ

Moulsham Street

CM20EZ

Grove Road

CM20TQ

Lady Lane

CM11JU

Moulsham and Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.