Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AU.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM2 0AU's 55% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM2 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Lower Anchor Street, 0.7km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM2 0AU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00109623 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0AU. 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

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 334,500

26 sales · Mean £ 344,394

Flat

£ 230,500

1 sales · Mean £ 230,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM2 0AU has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.5 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.0 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils1.2 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.2 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Rainsford News0.9 km
  • Bassment0.9 km
  • HMV0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • Royal Steamer1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.8 km
  • Voodoo Keller Bar0.9 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • Coffee Republic0.8 km
  • Age Concern0.9 km
  • ASK Italian1.0 km
  • Everyman Cinema1.0 km
  • Hot Box Cafe0.7 km
  • + 129 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bombay Cuisine0.7 km
  • Chelmsford Takeaway0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • Farm Pizza0.9 km
  • Kaani Kaana0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.4 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Chess0.5 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
  • The County Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.9 km
  • Ingatestone8.8 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street0.2 km
  • Queen Street0.2 km
  • RC Church0.3 km
  • RC Church0.3 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.4 km