CM2 0AS is a sought-after residential area on Lower Anchor Street, 0.8km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM2 0AS offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00109623 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AS.
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41
£ 0 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM2 0AS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0AS. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Terraced
£ 357,500
3 sales · Mean £ 360,166
Flat
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 202,730
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM2 0AS has low crime rates — 32 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Westlands Community Primary School
Moulsham High School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Rainsford News0.9 km
- Bassment0.9 km
- HMV0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- Royal Steamer1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- The Wine Cellar0.8 km
- Voodoo Keller Bar0.9 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- Coffee Republic0.8 km
- Age Concern0.9 km
- ASK Italian0.9 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- Hot Box Cafe0.7 km
- + 132 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.7 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Kaani Kaana0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Taste Of Asia0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Chess0.6 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.9 km
- Ingatestone8.9 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- RC Church0.2 km
- RC Church0.2 km
- C & E Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20AS · Data under Open Government Licence