Postcode CM2 9BN 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oaklands Park.
Central Chelmsford West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from CM2 9BN.
Central Chelmsford West near CM2 9BN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oaklands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oaklands Park |
| 0.1 mi | Pearce Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Pearce Manor Park |
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 9BN.
In the CM2 9BN postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 9BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9GE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 2 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9XW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Bridge Stores | 19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AY | Walking directions to Bridge Stores |
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 9BN, 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 9BN records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9BN 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 12 schools close to CM2 9BN, including St Cedd's School, Chelmsford College (Good) and Oaklands Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM2 9BN is Chelmsford, about 1,416 m away.
CM2 9BN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,326 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 9BN 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.