Postcode CM2 6JA 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 622.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.6× 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 0.5 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.
Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 622.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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.
The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from CM2 6JA.
Central Chelmsford East near CM2 6JA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bell Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Bell Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Sky Blue Pasture | Small | Walking directions to Sky Blue Pasture |
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 6JA.
In the CM2 6JA postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 6JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 47-53 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6QT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 50-72 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Springfield Food and WIne | 235-237 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JT | Walking directions to Springfield Food and WIne |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1AN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Patel | 106 Byron Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6HJ | Walking directions to Patel |
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 6JA, 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 6JA records about 623 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.
The median sale price around CM2 6JA in Central Chelmsford East is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CM2 6JA, including Trinity Road Primary School (Good), The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good) and Anglia Ruskin University (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM2 6JA is Chelmsford, about 846 m away.
CM2 6JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,202 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 6JA 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.