Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0AR.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM2 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM2 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.2% year-on-year.

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

CM2 0AR is a safe, established residential area on New London Road, 0.6km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM2 0AR offers 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, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £980k, down 33.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00109640 (shared with 6 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 0AR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 785,000

1 sales · Mean £ 785,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000

Detached

£ 1,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000

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

CM2 0AR has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour15
Other theft12
Drugs12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils0.9 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils0.9 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.0 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils1.5 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Next0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.8 km
  • PJ Food Stores0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Bridge Stores0.3 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Baan Noodle1.0 km
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Community Corner0.9 km
  • F. Cooke0.8 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford1.0 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Club Tantalize0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • Fox & Hounds P H0.9 km
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX1.0 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.7 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.7 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.8 km
  • YO! To Go0.7 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.6 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.2 km
  • Ingatestone8.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.8 km

Bus Stops

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