Postcode insights

CM2 0JE

Moulsham Street

Moulsham and Central

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Detailed insights for CM2 0JE

Overview

Postcode CM2 0JE 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Central Chelmsford West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Chelmsford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chelmsford West near CM2 0JE 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 0JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
7,990.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.04(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-9%)
Other theft
8.13(+49%)
Drugs
7.17(+148%)
Public order
6.22(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
71.88%
Other White
49
14.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.03%
Indian
6
1.74%
Other Asian
6
1.74%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
45.27%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.27%
No qualifications
35
11.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
34.16%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
29.19%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.73%
Other social rented
1
0.62%
Total households: 161

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 0JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 2, King George Court, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JEFlatsLeasehold£183,000
05 Jun 20259, Nursery Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9PJTerracedFreehold£425,000
02 Jul 2025136, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JTOtherLeasehold£40,000
28 May 202624, Albion Court, Chelmsford, CM2 0UTFlatsLeasehold£104,000
27 Oct 202518, Albion Court, Chelmsford, CM2 0UTFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryOaklands Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 mi16 plusChelmsford CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 0JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 0JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTaste of Asia161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LDWalking directions to Taste of Asia
0.2 miTesco Express52 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 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
0.4 miSnack Shop3 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BXWalking directions to Snack Shop

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 0JE, 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 023CE01021582
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2006-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 0JE

Is CM2 0JE (Central Chelmsford West) safe?

The area around CM2 0JE records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0JE?

The median sale price around CM2 0JE 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 0JE?

There are 15 schools close to CM2 0JE, including St Anne's School, Oaklands Infant School and Chelmsford College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM2 0JE?

The closest station to CM2 0JE is Chelmsford, about 1,037 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 0JE?

CM2 0JE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 0JE 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.