Postcode CM3 1AW is located in a rural village, within the Broomfield and The Walthams ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Great Leighs & the Walthams area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £70,468 per year. The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 3.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Deer Park.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £70,468 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 1AW.
Great Leighs & the Walthams near CM3 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Deer Park | Large | Walking directions to Deer Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £367,500 |
10 year median price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams
In the CM3 1AW postcode area, located within Great Leighs & the Walthams, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walthambury Stores | Barrack Lane, Great Waltham, CM3 1ET | Walking directions to Walthambury Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.