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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

CM20FW

Alfred Mews

CM11AT

Moulsham and Central

CM29BN

Phoenix Grove

CM20FR

Lynmouth Avenue

CM11QN

Burgess Springs

CM11JR

Victoria Road

CM29XQ

Douglas Walk

CM29PR

Oaklands Crescent

CM26JX

Springfield Road

CM20JD

Moulsham Street

CM20DL

Baddow Road

CM20BJ

Haig Court

CM11QY

Regina Road

CM20BL

Cherry Garden Lane

CM11NE

New Street

CM11AN

Riverside Retail Park

CM29PQ

Vicarage Road

CM11LQ

Seymour Street

CM20RE

County Place

CM29PE

St Johns Road

CM20SW

Bellmead

CM11XF

Bellmead

CM20TT

Rosebery Road

CM11XD

Market Road

CM11XE

Market Road

CM20BX

Baddow Road

CM11PE

Kingsdale Business Centre

CM20TL

Goldlay Avenue

CM20EA

Mildmay Road

CM20DE

Wharf Road

CM26JA

Springfield Road

CM20DA

Baddow Road

CM20BN

Upper Chase

CM29QL

Wallace Crescent

CM20DW

Goldlay Road

CM20JT

Moulsham Street

CM20GX

Mildmay Walk

CM11LS

Burgess Springs

CM11QU

Victoria Road

CM11PG

Burgess Springs

CM11AH

Cottage Place

CM20HU

Moulsham Street

CM26QR

Grays Brewery Yard

CM11DN

High Street

CM11HG

Burgess Springs

CM20JX

Anchor Terrace

CM26XF

Springfield Road

CM20ND

New London Road

CM20SF

Baker Street

CM29HZ

Amcotes Place

CM11BA

New Street

CM11LE

Bellmead

CM11NL

Cottage Place

CM29QH

Langdale Gardens

CM11GL

Victoria Court

CM27GY

Van Dieman's Road

CM20UU

Barrack Square

CM20TY

St Johns Road

CM11DB

Moulsham and Central

CM20GD

Devon Mews

CM11EJ

High Street

CM11XL

New London Road

CM11GP

New Street

CM26FD

Baddow Road

CM20JH

Moulsham Street

CM11JP

Duke Street

CM20RW

Seymour Street

CM20NF

Parkway

CM20HA

Roman Road

CM20TG

Lady Lane

CM29RJ

Regal Close

CM29PA

Fortinbras Way

CM20BG

Bradford Street

CM26QU

Wharf Road

CM20EG

Rochford Road

CM26FA

Moulsham and Central

CM20LA

George Street

CM20AL

Perrin Place

CM20HB

Roman Road

CM27PJ

Baddow Road

CM11XU

Moulsham and Central

CM20QX

Stapleford Close

CM26ZR

Wharf Road

CM11UP

Duke Street

CM29AA

New London Road

CM20TB

Moulsham Chase

CM29AQ

Moulsham Street

CM29PD

St Johns Road

CM20JF

Moulsham Street

CM11LA

Burgess Springs

CM20EQ

Goldlay Road

CM20JR

Marlborough Road

CM26FS

Wharf Road

Data Sources

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