Postcode insights

CM2 9JL

Lucas Avenue

Moulsham Lodge

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Detailed insights for CM2 9JL

Overview

Postcode CM2 9JL is located in an urban city, within the Moulsham Lodge ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Moulsham East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moulsham East is £67,680 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Moulsham East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Moulsham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Moulsham East is £67,680 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM2 9JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Moulsham East near CM2 9JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
9,095.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.71(-72%)
Burglary
3.96(+42%)
Drugs
3.17(+10%)
Vehicle crime
1.58(-64%)
Other crime
0.79(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
85.47%
Other White
19
5.41%
Indian
7
1.99%
Caribbean
5
1.42%
Bangladeshi
4
1.14%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
27.5%
Level 3 (A level)
61
21.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.93%
No qualifications
31
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
44.88%
Owns outright
52
40.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.81%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Moulsham Lodge

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£431
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£372K – £470K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £431 per square foot) in Moulsham Lodge area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £775,000.

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 Lodge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£612,500£499
Semi-Detached28£427,500£423
Terraced25£385,000£444
Flats5£225,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moulsham Lodge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham Lodge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£660,000£222,500£345,000£275,500
2017£511,250£220,000£350,000£300,000
2018£506,000£212,500£335,000£300,000
2019£560,250£220,000£360,000£316,250
2020£547,500£227,500£385,000£300,000
2021£645,000£285,500£372,500£329,000
2022£665,000£299,750£425,000£375,000
2023£655,000£235,000£395,000£365,000
2024£640,000£232,500£420,000£368,000
2025£550,000£217,500£425,000£373,000
2026£625,000£225,000£420,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham Lodge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham Lodge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£524£356£361£353
2017£384£381£337£382
2018£411£387£389£379
2019£393£378£367£382
2020£434£397£391£363
2021£453£368£403£403
2022£458£363£440£454
2023£496£382£446£438
2024£488£424£426£431
2025£475£352£419£444
2026£500£401£421£403
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham Lodge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moulsham Lodge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 9JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM2 9JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202525, Lucas Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
12 Dec 202544, Ash Grove, Chelmsford, CM2 9JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£343,000
22 Aug 20253, Whitethorn Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 9JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
17 Apr 202522, Whitethorn Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 9JGTerracedFreehold£335,000
06 Jun 202553, Donald Way, Chelmsford, CM2 9JETerracedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the CM2 9JL postcode area, located within Moulsham East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM2 9JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryGreat Baddow High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoulsham Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoulsham Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM2 9JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM2 9JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBeehive Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 9RPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCo-op Food152-156 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9LGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMcColl'sEdward Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 9LGWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miFarmfoods4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford, CM2 9PBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miLidl2 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford, CM2 9PBWalking directions to Lidl

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 9JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley Thompson

Moulsham Lodge - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Simon Goldman

Moulsham Lodge - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
WardMoulsham LodgeE05004108
ParishChelmsford, unparished areaE43000285
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moulsham EastE02004499
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 015DE01021585
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM2 9JL

Is CM2 9JL (Moulsham East) safe?

The area around CM2 9JL records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CM2 9JL?

The median sale price around CM2 9JL in Moulsham East is £402,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM2 9JL?

There are 16 schools close to CM2 9JL, including Great Baddow High School (Good), Moulsham Infant School (Good) and Moulsham Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CM2 9JL?

CM2 9JL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM2 9JL (Moulsham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM2 9JL is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ashley Thompson (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Goldman (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.