Postcode insights

CM2 7FS

Baddow Road

Moulsham and Central

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Detailed insights for CM2 7FS

Overview

Postcode CM2 7FS 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 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 nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
403
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% 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

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from CM2 7FS.

Flood risk

Medium

Central Chelmsford East near CM2 7FS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM2 7FS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
1,012.8 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
259
68.16%
Other White
36
9.47%
Other
16
4.21%
Chinese
13
3.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.63%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
48.61%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.91%
No qualifications
17
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
101
49.51%
Owns with a mortgage
41
20.1%
Other social rented
30
14.71%
Owns outright
21
10.29%
Shared ownership
5
2.45%
Total households: 204

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 7FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 7FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 2025Flat 1, Burwood Court, Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TWFlatsLeasehold£190,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 32, Burwood Court, Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TWFlatsLeasehold£217,500
26 Sept 202537, Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£432,500
03 Oct 2025108, Lynmouth Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0FRFlatsLeasehold£79,500
29 Aug 2025136, Lynmouth Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0FRFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the CM2 7FS postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM2 7FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryTrinity Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOaklands Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 7FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 7FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldiParkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7FSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPatel106 Byron Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6HJWalking directions to Patel
0.4 miLidl2 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford, CM2 9PBWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miFarmfoods4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford, CM2 9PBWalking directions to Farmfoods
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 7FS, 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 Introduced2018-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 7FS

Is CM2 7FS (Central Chelmsford East) safe?

The area around CM2 7FS 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 7FS?

The median sale price around CM2 7FS in Central Chelmsford East is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM2 7FS?

There are 15 schools close to CM2 7FS, including Trinity Road Primary School (Good), Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oaklands Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM2 7FS?

The closest station to CM2 7FS is Chelmsford, about 1,299 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM2 7FS?

CM2 7FS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM2 7FS (Central Chelmsford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 7FS 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.