Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

UPPER CHASE, CM2 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CHASE, CM2 0BN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

387

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

work
Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CM2 0BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM2 0BN's 53% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 127.5% year-on-year.

home £130,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM2 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Upper Chase, 0.5km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 127.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00109611 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0BN. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

32 sales · Mean £ 150,463

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

CM2 0BN has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences92
Other theft19
Drugs11
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

P

Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.5 km
P

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
P

Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils0.9 km
P

Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils0.9 km
S

Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.0 km
P

Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.2 km
S

Hylands School

Requires Improvement672 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa At Tesco0.5 km
  • Central Park Cafe0.9 km
  • F. Cooke1.0 km
  • Indian Night1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 33 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Moulsham Express0.8 km
  • The Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.6 km
  • PJ Food Stores0.4 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Rumours0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • Fox & Hounds P H0.8 km
  • Chelmsford Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Sir Evelyn Wood P.H0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.9 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Hongs Place0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.4 km
  • Ingatestone8.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • BBC Essex0.1 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.1 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Moulsham Street0.3 km