CM1 house prices, schools and flood risk.

757 homes sold in CM1 in the last 12 months at a median of £397,000, down 2.0% on the year before. Detached homes typically sold for £610,000, flats for £220,500.

Covers Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, Boreham and The Leighs, Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford Rural West, High Easter & the Rodings, Marconi, Moulsham and Central.

Median sold price

£397k

Last 12 months

Change on year

-2.0%

From £405k

Homes sold

757

Last 12 months

New builds

3%

Of recent sales · see developments →

Prices

What homes sell for in CM1

Detached

£610k

175 sales

Semi-detached

£434k

238 sales

Terraced

£361k

162 sales

Flat

£221k

182 sales

Median sold price by year

All home types

£300k£350k£400k201620182020202220242026
Median sold price by year in CM1
2016£300k (1245 sales)
2017£332k (1115 sales)
2018£345k (1042 sales)
2019£350k (1096 sales)
2020£369k (916 sales)
2021£370k (1323 sales)
2022£390k (1288 sales)
2023£390k (906 sales)
2024£385k (926 sales)
2025£400k (1077 sales)
2026£398k (479 sales, year so far)

HM Land Registry price paid data, standard sales only, to September 2026. Sales take a few weeks to be registered.

Streets

Where prices are highest and lowest

Median sold price over five years, streets with four or more sales.

Highest

Shardelow AvenueCM1 6BG · Mostly detached
£1,425,0006 sales
Frances GreenCM1 6EG · Mostly detached
£1,298,7506 sales
Rainsford AvenueCM1 2PJ · Mostly detached
£987,5004 sales
Maple CloseCM1 3FL · Mostly detached
£882,5004 sales
Green CloseCM1 7SL · Mostly detached
£850,0005 sales

Most affordable

George Heard CrescentCM1 6ES · Mostly flats
£88,8008 sales
Constable ViewCM1 6ZE · Mostly flats
£97,50010 sales
Nicholas CourtCM1 4XE · Mostly flats
£97,5008 sales
Minns AvenueCM1 6BL · Mostly flats
£103,2505 sales
Burgess SpringsCM1 1QN · Mostly flats
£117,25039 sales

Sold recently

Latest recorded sales

Flat 27, Wells Crescent, Marconi PlazaCM1 1GN · Flat · 95 m² · 3 rooms · 25 Sept 2026
£240,000£2,530/m²
8 Banham DriveCM1 6HA · Flat · 50 m² · 25 Sept 2026
£245,000£4,900/m²
13 Baker RoadCM1 6GR · Detached · 129 m² · 22 Sept 2026
£635,000£4,920/m²
30 Speedwell CrescentCM1 4GF · Detached · 143 m² · 18 Sept 2026
£660,000£4,620/m²
27 Sidmouth RoadCM1 6LR · Semi-detached · 57 m² · 3 rooms · 18 Sept 2026
£385,000£6,750/m²
17 Forefield GreenCM1 6YU · Terraced · 77 m² · 5 rooms · 18 Sept 2026
£352,000£4,570/m²
16 Medway CloseCM1 2LH · Flat · 71 m² · 3 rooms · 11 Sept 2026
£200,000£2,820/m²
20 Little MeadowCM1 3LG · Terraced · 106 m² · 6 rooms · 11 Sept 2026
£400,000£3,770/m²

Floor area and rooms from each home's energy certificate. Rooms counts bedrooms and living rooms, not kitchens or bathrooms.

Living here

Schools, crime and flood risk

Schools within 2 miles

St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · 0.2 mi from the CM1 centre
Good
Parkwood AcademyPrimary · 0.2 mi from the CM1 centre
Requires improvement
Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimary · 0.2 mi from the CM1 centre
Good
Columbus School and CollegeSpecial · 0.4 mi from the CM1 centre
Good
Chelmsford County High School for GirlsSecondary · 0.5 mi from the CM1 centre
Outstanding
Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryPrimary · 0.7 mi from the CM1 centre
Good
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · 0.8 mi from the CM1 centre
Good
Westlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 0.9 mi from the CM1 centre
Good

Latest Ofsted ratings. Schools inspected since late 2025 show their report-card Achievement grade.

Flood warning areas

The Environment Agency issues flood alerts for these areas in and around CM1. Being near one doesn't mean a home floods; check the exact address.

The River Wid from Ingatestone, to and including, Writtle
The upper River Chelmer
The River Chelmer from Churchend to the Rivermead Industrial Estate in Chelmsford
Riverside properties on the Rivers Chelmer and Can in Chelmsford
The Rivers Can and Chelmer, through Chelmsford
The Rivers Wid and Can
The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Maldon
The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon

CM1 questions

What is the average house price in CM1?

The median sold price in CM1 over the last 12 months was £397,000, across 757 sales recorded by HM Land Registry. By type: detached £610,000, semi-detached £433,750, terraced £361,000, flat £220,500.

Are house prices in CM1 going up?

The median sold price was down 2.0% on the previous 12 months (£404,995). Medians move with the mix of homes sold, so treat one year's change as a signal, not a forecast.

What is the most expensive street in CM1?

Shardelow Avenue has the highest median sold price in CM1 over the last five years: £1,425,000 across 6 sales.

How do I know if a home in CM1 is fairly priced?

Compare the asking price with recent sales of similar homes nearby, adjust for condition and any risks, then offer from the evidence. A Proptel report does this for one address in about 30 seconds for £9.99, including a suggested offer range and a letter for the agent.

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