Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM2 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM2 0DB.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM2 0DB is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

CM2 0DB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is 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, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00180460 (shared with 21 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 0DB. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near CM2 0DB are high at 181 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences313
Shoplifting253
Anti-social behaviour73
Public order72
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.8 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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Meadgate Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • Royal Engineers Social Club0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

127 nearby
  • Coffee Republic0.7 km
  • Age Concern0.8 km
  • ASK Italian0.5 km
  • Everyman Cinema0.5 km
  • Geek Retreat1.0 km
  • + 122 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Bombay Cuisine0.9 km
  • Chelmsford Takeaway1.0 km
  • Farm Pizza1.0 km
  • Kaani Kaana0.7 km
  • Lous Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Daves1.0 km
  • HMV0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Next0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.9 km
  • Ingatestone9.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkway0.1 km
  • Odeon Rdbt0.1 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km