Median sold price in CM1, last 5 years
£375,000
Strong sample. Based on 6,072 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 1,058 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CM1, with best-fit area context in Chelmsford.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CM1 currently groups 1,058 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Chelmsford. Aggregate median sold price reads at £375,000 across 6,072 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 79.1% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 51.1% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 1,058 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 79.1%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 28 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 1,058Live postcode rows grouped under CM1
- Median sold price in CM1, last 5 years £375,000Based on 6,072 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area ChelmsfordUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 28 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in CM1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 6,072 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 79.1%Gigabit availability is 79.1%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.2%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 51.1% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Chelmsford in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
28 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 28 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,018 mapped stopsChelmsford currently links 1,018 mapped transport stops, including 9 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside CM1.
Local business
Score 100/100Chelmsford currently links 807 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 280 food and drink, 125 nightlife, 113 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with CM15 8TG, Brentwood and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CM1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
280 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (112), fast food (88), cafe (80).
Amenity group
Nightlife
125 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (113), bar (12).
Amenity group
Personal services
113 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (76), beauty (37).
Amenity group
Grocery
108 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (74), supermarket (28), bakery (3).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
prefix match
CM15 8TG
CM15 8TG, Brentwood
prefix match
CM15 8FL
CM15 8FL, Brentwood
prefix match
CM14 4QN
CM14 4QN, Brentwood
outcode match
CM1 1BS
CM1 1BS, Chelmsford
outcode match
CM1 1NQ
CM1 1NQ, Chelmsford
prefix match
CM13 3GP
CM13 3GP, Brentwood
outcode match
CM1 6BS
CM1 6BS, Chelmsford
outcode match
CM1 6HA
CM1 6HA, Chelmsford
prefix match
CM13 3GW
CM13 3GW, Brentwood
outcode match
CM1 1PU
CM1 1PU, Chelmsford
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CM15 9SE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Primary option in CM15 0NJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Doddinghurst Infant School
Primary option in CM15 0NJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CM15 8TG before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CM1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CM1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CM1.
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