Postcode report
CM3 1FA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CM3 1FA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM3 1FA is a postcode in Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmsford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM3 1FA, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM3 1FA are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM3 1FA is based on Chelmsford 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,858 residents, 178 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CM3 1FA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 35 rolling sales, up 3.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM3 1FA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM3 1FA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM3 1FA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM3 1FA
Is CM3 1FA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM3 1FA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM3 1FA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CM3 1FA?
LocaleIQ matched CM3 1FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM3 1FA?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM3 1FA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.