Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CM1 postcode area, covering Chelmsford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£272,869
Median price
£245,000
5-year trend
+485.6%
Total sales
37,030
The CM1 area has 1,274 individual postcodes with 37,030 registered sales. Prices are +31.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Chelmsford. The five-year price movement is +485.6%.
A popular Essex commuter town with fast trains to London Liverpool Street and strong schools, commanding premium prices over surrounding areas.
🚆 Main station
Chelmsford
⏱️ London commute
~35 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI Grammar School (Outstanding)
With an average of £272,869, CM1 is a mid-range area, +31.6% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 37,030 recorded sales across 1,274 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CM1 is +485.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CM1 3EW
£113,687 avg · 289 sales
CM1 1UE
£129,210 avg · 284 sales
CM1 6ED
£246,719 avg · 251 sales
CM1 7BG
£160,369 avg · 188 sales
CM1 1GP
£232,813 avg · 158 sales
CM1 4DD
£139,232 avg · 151 sales
CM1 1EA
£94,065 avg · 149 sales
CM1 4NQ
£107,725 avg · 149 sales
CM1 6LB
£118,260 avg · 147 sales
This CM1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CM1 postcode area is £272,869, based on 37,030 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Chelmsford.
Properties in CM1 average £272,869, which is +31.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£245,000) is 10.2% below the average (£272,869), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CM1 have moved +485.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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