Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

PERRIN PLACE, CM2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRIN PLACE, CM2 0BU.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM2 0BU — age 36, 40% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.3% year-on-year.

home £155,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

Within the CM2 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00109631 (shared with 8 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 0BU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 135,222

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

CM2 0BU has low crime rates — 26 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 offences95
Other theft14
Drugs13
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.6 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.0 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham High School

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

Outstanding1121 pupils1.4 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Hot Box Cafe0.9 km
  • Baan Noodle0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Taste Of Italy1.0 km
  • Barceloz Peri Peri1.0 km
  • + 62 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Bombay Cuisine0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.9 km
  • Tops Pizza Chelmsford0.9 km
  • Asian Garden0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Next0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.8 km
  • PJ Food Stores0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Bridge Stores0.2 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Radio City Social0.9 km
  • The Ale House0.9 km
  • Club Tantalize1.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.4 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.1 km
  • Ingatestone8.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • BBC Essex0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km