Postcode CM1 3SX is located in an urban city, within the Marconi area of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Chelmsford West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year. The median sale price in Marconi is £285,000 (around £398 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £229,000 and £376,000. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
Central Chelmsford West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,869 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from CM1 3SX.
Central Chelmsford West near CM1 3SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.5 mi | Admirals Park | Medium | Walking directions to Admirals Park |
| 0.5 mi | Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) | Small | Walking directions to Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £398 per square foot) in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £781,000 | £471 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £420,000 | £420 |
| Terraced | 30 | £356,025 | £457 |
| Flats | 63 | £232,500 | £372 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £572,000 | £220,000 | £349,995 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £238,748 | £405,000 | £308,750 |
| 2018 | £658,500 | £240,000 | £340,000 | £331,000 |
| 2019 | £567,500 | £227,995 | £345,000 | £345,750 |
| 2020 | £537,000 | £230,000 | £322,500 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £685,000 | £233,000 | £381,750 | £326,000 |
| 2022 | £640,000 | £235,000 | £427,500 | £367,750 |
| 2023 | £741,250 | £246,500 | £416,500 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | £617,500 | £230,000 | £397,500 | £372,500 |
| 2025 | £672,500 | £232,000 | £418,000 | £362,000 |
| 2026 | £781,000 | £245,000 | £402,500 | £378,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £452 | £396 | £350 | £342 |
| 2017 | £436 | £406 | £367 | £406 |
| 2018 | £385 | £416 | £383 | £408 |
| 2019 | £444 | £381 | £376 | £405 |
| 2020 | £438 | £388 | £400 | £394 |
| 2021 | £467 | £383 | £402 | £397 |
| 2022 | £581 | £400 | £444 | £461 |
| 2023 | £530 | £396 | £436 | £465 |
| 2024 | £472 | £392 | £414 | £449 |
| 2025 | £495 | £395 | £400 | £468 |
| 2026 | £471 | £373 | £424 | £449 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 3SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 9, King Edward Court, Cedar Avenue West, Chelmsford, CM1 2XD | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 84C, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SS | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 86A, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SS | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 11, Hodge Court, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SD | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 19, Hodge Court, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SD | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the CM1 3SX postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Maltese Road Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM1 3SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hursts | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Joe's market | 12 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QD | Walking directions to Joe's market |
| 0.2 mi | First Choice Asian Convenience Store | 8-10 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QD | Walking directions to First Choice Asian Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL | Walking directions to Rainsford Road Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM1 3SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jude Deakin
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Smita Rajesh
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 3SX records about 229 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CM1 3SX in Marconi is £285,000 (about £398 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CM1 3SX, including King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding), Maltese Road Primary School (Good) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM1 3SX is Chelmsford, about 445 m away.
CM1 3SX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 3SX is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jude Deakin (Liberal Democrats) and Smita Rajesh (Liberal Democrats).