About CM2 0AW
CM2 0AW scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Chelmsford Moulsham St Express about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM2 0AW is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,297 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 44 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is St Anne's School, within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY, about 8 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is CHELMSFORD & ESSEX HOSPITAL, about 6 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near CM2 0AW. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 26 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 59 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 41 dB Lden).
There are 23 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 25.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Christ Church United Reformed Church, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 5 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 38 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, East of England Co-operative and others. The nearest is Tesco Chelmsford Moulsham St Express, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 10 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore CM2 0AW on NestScope.