CM2 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Lower Anchor Street, 0.7km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM2 0AU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00109623 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ANCHOR STREET, CM2 0AU.
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41
£ 0 /yr
63%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM2 0AU's 55% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM2 0AU. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 334,500
26 sales · Mean £ 344,394
Flat
£ 230,500
1 sales · Mean £ 230,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM2 0AU has low crime rates — 31 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 Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Moulsham High School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Rainsford News0.9 km
- Bassment0.9 km
- HMV0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- Royal Steamer1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- The Wine Cellar0.8 km
- Voodoo Keller Bar0.9 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Coffee Republic0.8 km
- Age Concern0.9 km
- ASK Italian1.0 km
- Everyman Cinema1.0 km
- Hot Box Cafe0.7 km
- + 129 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.7 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.9 km
- Kaani Kaana0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Taste Of Asia0.4 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Chess0.5 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.9 km
- Ingatestone8.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- RC Church0.3 km
- RC Church0.3 km
- South Lodge Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM20AU · Data under Open Government Licence