Postcode CM3 1NZ is located in a rural town, within the Boreham and The Leighs ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Great Leighs & the Walthams area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 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 Cressing (Essex) located about 3.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 1NZ.
Great Leighs & the Walthams near CM3 1NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cressing (Essex) located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £456,850 in Boreham and The Leighs area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £615,248 |
| Flats | 7 | £249,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £388,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Boreham and The Leighs
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.