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CM2 0BU

Moulsham and Central

Chelmsford

England / East of England / Chelmsford / Central Chelmsford West / Moulsham and Central / CM2 0BU

Overview

Postcode CM2 0BU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Chelmsford West is £51,600 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very 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

4/10

Central Chelmsford West has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

7/10

The average income of residents in Central Chelmsford West is £51,600 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from CM2 0BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chelmsford West near CM2 0BU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.7 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miCentral ParkLarge
0.4 miOaklands ParkMedium
0.2 miPearce Manor ParkSmall

Property prices in Moulsham and Central

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,100,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£505,000
Flats107£207,995
Semi-Detached30£550,000
Terraced42£376,675

10 years price trend in Moulsham and Central

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miBridge Stores19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AY
0.2 miPremier2 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BX
0.4 miTesco Express107 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWaterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY
0.4 miTaste of Asia161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.