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CM3

CHELMSFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

CM3 covers CHELMSFORD in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £522,439
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£522,439

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

82% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

275 Mbps

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

£514K £520K £525K £531K £537K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

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.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CM3 CHELMSFORD

What is the average house price in CM3 CHELMSFORD?
The average house price in CM3 (CHELMSFORD) is £522,439, based on 2367 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 82% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is CM3 CHELMSFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in CM3 is significantly below the national average (5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM3 CHELMSFORD?
The population of CM3 (CHELMSFORD) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM3?
The average broadband download speed in CM3 is 275 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM3 CHELMSFORD?
There are 28 schools in or near CM3. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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