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CM3 1BQ

Broomfield and The Walthams

Chelmsford

England / East of England / Chelmsford / Great Leighs & the Walthams / Broomfield and The Walthams / CM3 1BQ

Overview

Postcode CM3 1BQ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 5.0 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Great Leighs & the Walthams has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £52,500 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 1BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Great Leighs & the Walthams near CM3 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Broomfield and The Walthams

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £491,250 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £2,125,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£620,000
Flats8£424,250
Semi-Detached44£450,000
Terraced17£350,000

10 years price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams

Schools

In the CM3 1BQ postcode area, located within Great Leighs & the Walthams, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.