Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CM3 postcode area, covering Chelmsford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£294,761
Median price
£305,000
5-year trend
+20.8%
Total sales
31,008
The CM3 area has 1,371 individual postcodes with 31,008 registered sales. Prices are +26.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Chelmsford. The five-year price movement is +20.8%.
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 £294,761, CM3 is a mid-range area, +26.1% 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 31,008 recorded sales across 1,371 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CM3 is +20.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CM3 5RX
£106,885 avg · 309 sales
CM3 5WS
£151,515 avg · 204 sales
CM3 5ZF
£96,366 avg · 191 sales
CM3 3JP
£120,170 avg · 172 sales
CM3 4XW
£112,478 avg · 167 sales
CM3 5GQ
£101,318 avg · 156 sales
CM3 5WG
£123,801 avg · 150 sales
CM3 5ZW
£262,122 avg · 148 sales
CM3 5FX
£120,319 avg · 142 sales
This CM3 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 CM3 postcode area is £294,761, based on 31,008 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Chelmsford.
Properties in CM3 average £294,761, which is +26.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
CM3 is +26.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 1,371 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in CM3 have moved +20.8% 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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