Median sold price in CM3, last 5 years
£440,000
Strong sample. Based on 4,577 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 Feb 2026.
Built from 1,079 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CM3, with best-fit area context in Chelmsford.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM3 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CM3 currently groups 1,079 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Chelmsford. Aggregate median sold price reads at £440,000 across 4,577 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 34 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 1,079 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 19 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 79.1%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 34 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 1,079Live postcode rows grouped under CM3
- Median sold price in CM3, last 5 years £440,000Based on 4,577 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 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 34 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 CM3, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 4,577 sales · Latest sale in data: 19 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
34 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 34 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 CM3.
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 CM3 2GN, Braintree and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CM3 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.
outcode match
CM3 2GN
CM3 2GN, Braintree
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CM3 3HA
CM3 3HA, Chelmsford
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CM3 2FG
CM3 2FG, Braintree
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CM3 5RX
CM3 5RX, Chelmsford
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CM3 2JT
CM3 2JT, Braintree
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CM3 6YD
CM3 6YD, Maldon
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CM3 3QS
CM3 3QS, Chelmsford
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CM3 8FG
CM3 8FG, Chelmsford
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CM3 2FP
CM3 2FP, Braintree
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CM3 4EY
CM3 4EY, 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
Boreham Primary School
Primary option in CM3 3DB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Christchurch Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CM3 6JS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cold Norton Primary School
Primary option in CM3 6JE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CM3 2GN 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 CM3.
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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 CM3 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 CM3.
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