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.
CM2 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM2 0DB.
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32
£ 0 /yr
70%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Oaklands Infant School
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
Meadgate Primary School
Moulsham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM20DB · Data under Open Government Licence