Postcode CM2 0XU 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 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
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.
Central Chelmsford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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.
The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM2 0XU.
Central Chelmsford West near CM2 0XU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oaklands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oaklands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bell Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Bell Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £540,000 | £476 |
| Detached | 16 | £528,750 | £523 |
| Terraced | 49 | £385,250 | £461 |
| Flats | 133 | £227,000 | £377 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 0XU.
In the CM2 0XU postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 0XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Stores | 19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AY | Walking directions to Bridge Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Taste of Asia | 161 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LD | Walking directions to Taste of Asia |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 52 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 191-192 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Snack Shop | 3 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BX | Walking directions to Snack Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM2 0XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Ayres
Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Seán Manley
Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM2 0XU 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.
The median sale price around CM2 0XU in Central Chelmsford West is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CM2 0XU, including St Anne's School, St Cedd's School and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM2 0XU is Chelmsford, about 929 m away.
CM2 0XU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 0XU 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).
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.