CM2 0AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM2 0AP has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00109636 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM2 0AP.
275
39
£ 0 /yr
57%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 39, CM2 0AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0AP. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM2 0AP has low crime rates — 27 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 Infant School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham High School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- The Wine Cellar0.9 km
- Voodoo Keller Bar1.0 km
- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Radio City Social0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Coffee Republic0.9 km
- Hot Box Cafe0.8 km
- Spice King0.9 km
- Falafel Sun0.9 km
- Baan Noodle0.8 km
- + 107 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.8 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway1.0 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Farm Pizza1.0 km
- Kaani Kaana0.9 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- HMV0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Next0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe1.0 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chess0.5 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Taste Of Asia0.4 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford1.0 km
- Ingatestone8.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- RC Church0.3 km
- South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
- South Lodge Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20AP · Data under Open Government Licence