Living in CM3, Chelmsford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM3 in Chelmsford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chelmsford: £383,103, down 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around CM3
74 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £580,000 and a range from £290,000 to £1,600,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SIMMONDS WAY, CM3 4PT | detached | £600,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 16 RUMSEY FIELDS, CM3 4RH | terraced | £317,500 | 2026-04-14 |
| PIPERS LODGE CLARKS FARM ROAD, CM3 4PH | detached | £800,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 20 NURSERY LANE, CM3 4PB | semi-detached | £435,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| SHERWOOD HOUSE THE RIDGE, CM3 4RT | detached | £760,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| 21 THE AVENUE, CM3 4QN | detached | £795,000 | 2026-03-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.7 mi |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Heathcote School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Elm Green Preparatory School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Elm Green Preparatory School, Heathcote School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near CM3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.8% |
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.2% |
| Skilled trades | 7.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
17 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Chelmsford's figures.
Common questions about CM3
What is the average house price in CM3?
The average sold price in Chelmsford is £383,103 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM3?
Prices in Chelmsford are down 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM3?
The median of 74 recorded sales around central CM3 in the last 2 years is £580,000, ranging from £290,000 to £1,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM3?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM3, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM3?
17 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM3 at risk of flooding?
Central CM3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £580,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 17 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM3 safe?
17 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM3 or CM98, CM3 or CM99, CM3 or CM2.
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