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CM2 0JD

Moulsham Street

Moulsham and Central

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Overview

Postcode CM2 0JD is located in an urban city, within the Moulsham and Central area 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 median sale price in Moulsham and Central is £306,250 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £423,750. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
403
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,042 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% 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

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM2 0JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chelmsford East near CM2 0JD 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 0JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM2 0JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.4 miOaklands ParkMediumWalking directions to Oaklands Park
0.3 miBell MeadowSmallWalking directions to Bell Meadow

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
7,358.5 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
302
77.63%
Other White
30
7.71%
Indian
11
2.83%
Chinese
9
2.31%
African
9
2.31%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
37.71%
No qualifications
91
25.42%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
111
46.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
86
36.29%
Owns with a mortgage
23
9.7%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.22%
Other social rented
5
2.11%
Total households: 237

Property prices in Moulsham and Central

Median price: £306,250
Price per sq ft: £421
Sales (last 12 months): 258
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £424K

Based on 258 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 (about £421 per square foot) in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £985,000.

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
Detached20£496,250£510
Semi-Detached39£487,500£468
Terraced61£381,000£454
Flats138£226,000£380

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£233,750£527,000£370,000
2026£465,000£225,000£488,750£381,500
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£388£479£450
2026£505£384£472£477
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 0JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 20251, Anchor Terrace, Chelmsford, CM2 0JXTerracedFreehold£467,000
02 Jul 2025136, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JTOtherLeasehold£40,000
24 Jun 202611, Devon Mews, Chelmsford, CM2 0GDFlatsLeasehold£220,000
28 May 202624, Albion Court, Chelmsford, CM2 0UTFlatsLeasehold£104,000
27 Oct 202518, Albion Court, Chelmsford, CM2 0UTFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the CM2 0JD postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CM2 0JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miNot applicableSt Anne's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryOaklands Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM2 0JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 0JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTaste of Asia161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LDWalking directions to Taste of Asia
0.1 miTesco Express52 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMoulsham Market51 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0HYWalking directions to Moulsham Market
0.2 miMorrisons Daily191-192 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBridge Stores19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AYWalking directions to Bridge Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,834
Band H£4,600

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 0JD, 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 0JD

Is CM2 0JD (Central Chelmsford East) safe?

The area around CM2 0JD 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 0JD?

The median sale price around CM2 0JD in Moulsham and Central is £306,250 (about £421 per square foot) based on 258 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM2 0JD?

There are 13 schools close to CM2 0JD, including Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good), St Anne's School and Oaklands Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CM2 0JD?

The closest station to CM2 0JD is Chelmsford, about 955 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 0JD?

CM2 0JD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 0JD 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).