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CM2 6LR

Shrublands Close

Moulsham and Central

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Overview

Postcode CM2 6LR 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bell Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
623
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,159 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Chelmsford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 622.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from CM2 6LR.

Flood risk

Low

Central Chelmsford East near CM2 6LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM2 6LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM2 6LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBell MeadowSmallWalking directions to Bell Meadow
0.4 miSky Blue PastureSmallWalking directions to Sky Blue Pasture
0.5 miCentral Park Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Central Park Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
8,829.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
280.92(+790%)
Shoplifting
151.91(+2121%)
Public order
100(+1853%)
Criminal damage and arson
66.41(+946%)
Drugs
58.78(+1934%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
70.17%
Other White
54
14.92%
African
11
3.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.76%
Indian
6
1.66%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
33.88%
No qualifications
77
25.08%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
34.62%
Other social rented
33
15.87%
Owns with a mortgage
21
10.1%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.88%
Total households: 208

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 6LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 6LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202520, Shrublands Close, Chelmsford, CM2 6LRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£276,000
12 Dec 202514, Shrublands Close, Chelmsford, CM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£290,000
14 Nov 202519, Shrublands Close, Chelmsford, CM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£293,000
01 Aug 202525, Shrublands Close, Chelmsford, CM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£288,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 5, Regency Apartments, 73, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JGFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the CM2 6LR postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 7 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 6LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChelmsfordVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryTrinity Road Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM2 6LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 6LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco47-53 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6QTWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miIceland50-72 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JYWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miThe Food Warehouse2 Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1ANWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miSpringfield Food and WIne235-237 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JTWalking directions to Springfield Food and WIne
0.3 miOriental Emporium2 Tindal Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1ERWalking directions to Oriental Emporium

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 6LR, 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 022CE01034090
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 6LR

Is CM2 6LR (Central Chelmsford East) safe?

The area around CM2 6LR 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.

What is the average house price near CM2 6LR?

The median sale price around CM2 6LR 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 6LR?

There are 12 schools close to CM2 6LR, including The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good), Trinity Road Primary School (Good) and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CM2 6LR?

The closest station to CM2 6LR is Chelmsford, about 731 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 6LR?

CM2 6LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,159 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM2 6LR (Central Chelmsford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 6LR 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).