Property Prices in CM3
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in CM3 is £522,439, which is 22% above the Essex average of £429,754.
Properties in CM3 cost 82.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in CM3 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £640,181 | 1163 |
| Semi-detached | £417,909 | 580 |
| Terraced | £331,261 | 337 |
| Flat | £210,447 | 199 |
| All types | £522,439 | 2367 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in CM3
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 5.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM3 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in CM3
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
CM3 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Leighs Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Cold Norton Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Boreham Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
| Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
0
Outstanding
10
Good
2
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
164,304
Population
62
Median Age
34%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in CM3 are 275.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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275.0 Mbps
Avg Download
50.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
93%
Superfast Coverage
66%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in CM3 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/year.
Area Summary
CM3 — CHELMSFORD
Area Summary
CM3 (CHELMSFORD) offers above-average property prices (£522,439, 82% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (275 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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