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CM2 0BB

Upper Bridge Road

Moulsham and Central

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Detailed insights for CM2 0BB

Overview

Postcode CM2 0BB is located in an urban city, within the Moulsham and Central ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Chelmsford West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Chelmsford West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Central Chelmsford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from CM2 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chelmsford West near CM2 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM2 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM2 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.4 miOaklands ParkMediumWalking directions to Oaklands Park
0.5 miFrank Whitmore GreenSmallWalking directions to Frank Whitmore Green

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,719.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.7(-3%)
Other theft
5.48(0%)
Vehicle crime
3.84(-13%)
Public order
1.64(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.64(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
71.06%
Other White
40
12.86%
African
10
3.22%
Other Asian
9
2.89%
Bangladeshi
8
2.57%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
35.94%
No qualifications
44
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
35.14%
Owns with a mortgage
36
24.32%
Other social rented
25
16.89%
Owns outright
24
16.22%
Social rents from council
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Moulsham and Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)244
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £446K

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moulsham and Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached46£540,000£476
Detached16£528,750£523
Terraced49£385,250£461
Flats133£227,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moulsham and Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£406,000£260,000£432,500£303,500
2017£420,000£235,000£415,000£330,000
2018£452,500£244,250£422,500£345,000
2019£400,000£235,000£400,000£329,000
2020£450,000£227,500£420,000£358,000
2021£580,000£260,000£495,000£353,500
2022£575,000£271,873£480,000£400,000
2023£545,000£225,000£485,000£407,500
2024£585,000£225,000£530,000£375,000
2025£522,500£235,000£528,500£380,500
2026£465,000£215,000£577,200£376,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£391£414£407£394
2017£373£364£409£394
2018£423£409£396£414
2019£425£375£409£399
2020£410£383£422£418
2021£413£414£441£426
2022£445£428£509£478
2023£480£376£486£449
2024£505£391£482£465
2025£467£382£479£458
2026£589£370£409£456
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026149, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BBTerracedFreehold£316,500
17 Oct 2025154, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BBTerracedFreehold£381,000
28 Mar 2025147, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BBTerracedFreehold£337,500
19 Dec 202569, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AZTerracedFreehold£350,000
14 Nov 202532, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AZTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the CM2 0BB postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM2 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Cedd's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCommunity College Initiative LtdSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Anne's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBridge Stores19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AYWalking directions to Bridge Stores
0.3 miPremier2 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTesco Express107 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTaste of Asia161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LDWalking directions to Taste of Asia
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWaterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM2 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Ayres

Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Seán Manley

Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
ParishChelmsford, unparished areaE43000285
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Chelmsford WestE02006979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 023DE01021578
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 0BB

Is CM2 0BB (Central Chelmsford West) safe?

The area around CM2 0BB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CM2 0BB?

The median sale price around CM2 0BB in Central Chelmsford West is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM2 0BB?

There are 14 schools close to CM2 0BB, including St Cedd's School, Community College Initiative Ltd (Good) and St Anne's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM2 0BB?

The closest station to CM2 0BB is Chelmsford, about 1,008 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 0BB?

CM2 0BB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM2 0BB (Central Chelmsford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 0BB is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Ayres (Liberal Democrats) and Seán Manley (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.