CM2 is a postcode district in Chelmsford, East of England, covering 1309 active and 496 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM2 (10%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM2 are around £404k, down 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM2 at 264 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM2 postcode area.
60,570
42
£ 53,044 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CM2 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £404k. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Woodcroft Nursery School
Trinity Road Primary School
Galleywood Infant School
Baddow Hall Infant School
Baddow Hall Junior School
Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Manuden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Boswell House Hotel
- Chess
- CHESS Homeless
- Pontlands Park Hotel
- Premier Inn
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- The Star
- Fox & Hounds P H
- Bar 7
- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX
- Be At One
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Biriyani Boy Ltd
- Asian Garden
- Asian Garden Limited
- Canton Chef
- Chelmsford Auction Rooms
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks
- Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre
- Abigails Delicatessen Ltd
- Acanteen
- Baddow Park Cafe
- + 120 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Boots
- Majestic Wine
- Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road
- Abercorn Plant And Garden Centre
- B And M Retail Ltd
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Farm Foods Ltd
- Iceland
- + 11 more
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