Ash Grove is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM2 9JS is located in the Moulsham Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Grove, Chelmsford, CM2 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM2 9JJ, CM2 9LJ, CM2 9JU, CM2 9JQ, CM2 9DX, CM2 9JL, CM2 9JT, CM2 9TR, CM2 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM2 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM2 9JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 53% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 55.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 11.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 90.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 91.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Moulsham Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge and the 100th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ash Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-04-11 | £291,716 |
| 9 Ash Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-07 | £366,526 |
| 1 Ash Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-30 | £438,520 |
| 10 Ash Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2020-07-15 | £439,708 |
| 9 Ash Grove, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-12-17 | £353,667 |
CM2 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Infant School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham Junior School Princes Road , CM2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Vicarage Road , CM2 9PH | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School Beehive Lane , Great Baddow CM2 9SR | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moulsham Inn | Queen B, 6 Waterson Vale | 303 yd | |
| Subway | 134 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| The Kids Academy Chelmsford | Moulsham High School, Brian Close | 814 yd | |
| Meadgate Church - The Parade | Meadgate Church Centre, 162A Meadgate Avenue | 864 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | Baddow Road, Great Baddow | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle And Hind | Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Chelwater, Great Baddow | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Grill | Favourite Grill, 130 Gloucester Avenue | 543 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 138 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| Greggs | 146 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| China Palace | 142 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| Shabag | 172 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods Ltd | 4 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford | 303 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 2 Waterson Vale | 303 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 62A Beehive Lane, Chelmsford | 486 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 152 - 156 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford | 543 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 164 - 170 Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Chelmsford) (Closed) Brian Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 583 yd |
| Moulsham High School MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS MOULSHAM SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Hamptons Sports & Leisure Ltd TYDEMANS | squash courts, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Great Baddow High School DUFFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Beehive Lane Primary School BEEHIVE LANE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Great Baddow Recreation Ground BADDOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Grove Lawn Tennis Club MOULSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Moulsham Mill (Closed) Parkway | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.