CM2 0AR is a safe, established residential area on New London Road, 0.6km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM2 0AR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £980k, down 33.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00109640 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0AR.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM2 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CM2 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0AR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 785,000
1 sales · Mean £ 785,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000
Detached
£ 1,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM2 0AR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Infant School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
Moulsham High School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Next0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.8 km
- PJ Food Stores0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Bridge Stores0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Baan Noodle1.0 km
- Barceloz Peri Peri0.9 km
- Community Corner0.9 km
- F. Cooke0.8 km
- German Donner Kebab Chelmsford1.0 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chess0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Club Tantalize0.9 km
- The Black Horse0.6 km
- Fox & Hounds P H0.9 km
- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX1.0 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Asian Garden0.7 km
- Asian Garden Limited0.7 km
- Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.8 km
- YO! To Go0.7 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Taste Of Asia0.6 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford1.2 km
- Ingatestone8.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Lodge Hotel0.1 km
- South Lodge Hotel0.1 km
- BBC Essex0.2 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20AR · Data under Open Government Licence