Postcode insights

CM2 0EL

Goldlay Road

Moulsham and Central

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Detailed insights for CM2 0EL

Overview

Postcode CM2 0EL 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 East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 403 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 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 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bell Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
403
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Chelmsford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 403 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from CM2 0EL.

Flood risk

Medium

Central Chelmsford East near CM2 0EL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 0EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM2 0EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBell MeadowSmallWalking directions to Bell Meadow
0.4 miSky Blue PastureSmallWalking directions to Sky Blue Pasture

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
7,873 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
212.96(+575%)
Shoplifting
90.16(+1218%)
Public order
52.14(+918%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.88(+271%)
Other theft
27.78(+408%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
68.95%
Other White
22
8.87%
Indian
8
3.23%
Pakistani
8
3.23%
African
7
2.82%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
44.88%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.56%
No qualifications
28
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
37.1%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.42%
Owns outright
22
17.74%
Other social rented
13
10.48%
Social rents from council
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 0EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202533, Goldlay Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0ELTerracedFreehold£340,000
18 Nov 202528, Goldlay Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0EJTerracedFreehold£500,000
25 Sept 202529, Goldlay Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0EJTerracedFreehold£525,000
20 Feb 20266, Lynmouth Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 0UHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 1, 49, Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DDFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM2 0EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOaklands Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Anne's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 0EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 0EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSnack Shop3 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BXWalking directions to Snack Shop
0.2 miAldiParkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7FSWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMorrisons Daily191-192 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTesco Express52 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIceland50-72 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JYWalking directions to Iceland

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 0EL, 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 EastE02006978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 022DE01033140
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 0EL

Is CM2 0EL (Central Chelmsford East) safe?

The area around CM2 0EL records about 403 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0EL?

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

What schools are near CM2 0EL?

There are 14 schools close to CM2 0EL, including Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good), Oaklands Infant School and St Anne's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM2 0EL?

The closest station to CM2 0EL is Chelmsford, about 1,029 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 0EL?

CM2 0EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 0EL 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.