Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Waterhouse Farm, Chelmsford, England
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Waterhouse Farm, Chelmsford, England
CM1 3BJ is in the Chelmsford local authority (E07000070). The property market in the CM1 3BJ postcode area had 2 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £476825. Across the CM1 area, there were 3851 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £494549.
Property market | £431,354 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Stansted (14.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 77.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 105 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 451 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chelmsford level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chelmsford) | |
Commute (approx) | - Stratford (London) (25 mins) - London Liverpool Street (34 mins) - Highbury & Islington (53 mins) | |
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£431,354 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Stansted (14.3 miles) | |
77.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK | |
Ranked 105 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions451 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chelmsford level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chelmsford) | |
- Stratford (London) (25 mins) - London Liverpool Street (34 mins) - Highbury & Islington (53 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Widford has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. On average, a detached house costs £703,147, which is up 2.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £431,354, a terraced house £339,006 and a flat £228,098. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £938 per month. Property prices in Widford are similar to the average property prices across Essex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Widford, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Essex region.
Property data is based on Chelmsford level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Widford, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in CM1 3BJ.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
82, Longacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BJ | £545,000 | 06/23/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
82, Longacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BJ | £545,000 | 06/23/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
82, Longacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BJ | £545,000 | 06/23/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
82, Longacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BJ | £545,000 | 06/23/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Widford | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Chelmsford A busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (33 mins - Greater Anglia - £381 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (43 mins - Greater Anglia - £404 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 53 mins - London Overground - £404 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Billericay A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (36 mins - Greater Anglia - £327 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (47 mins - Greater Anglia - £354 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 53 mins - London Overground - £354 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Ingatestone A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Stratford (London) (30 mins - Greater Anglia - £323 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (41 mins - Greater Anglia - £358 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 49 mins - London Overground - £358 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 108 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Widford has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Thriftwood School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Thriftwood School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Writtle Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Westlands Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Writtle Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Anne's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
St Cedd's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Widford Lodge Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | No |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Hylands School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Maltese Road Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Mildmay Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Kings Road Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Oaklands Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Thriftwood School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/13/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (9/20/2007) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/9/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/2/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Oaklands Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/18/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Westlands Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Writtle Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/11/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Writtle Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/25/2018) | 47 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford |
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Maltese Road Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/2/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Kings Road Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Hylands School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
St Cedd's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Chelmsford | |||
Widford Lodge Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | ||||
Mildmay Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Chelmsford | |||
St Anne's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Chelmsford |
School | Type |
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Thriftwood School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/13/2017) |
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/20/2007) |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/9/2021) |
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/2/2014) |
Oaklands Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/18/2013) |
Moulsham High School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/29/2020) |
Westlands Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/10/2019) |
Writtle Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/11/2013) |
Moulsham Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/17/2013) |
Writtle Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/1/2017) |
Moulsham Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/25/2018) 47 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2013) |
Maltese Road Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/2/2018) |
Kings Road Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/17/2020) |
Hylands School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/11/2019) |
St Cedd's School Ofsted report | Primary |
Widford Lodge Preparatory School Ofsted report | Primary |
Mildmay Junior School Ofsted report | Primary |
St Anne's School Ofsted report | Primary |
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Average speed | 77.2 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
CM1 3BJ | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 15.4% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 84.6% | 62% |
Widford has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Central Chelmsford Chelmsford, M&S Chelmsfood Westway Foodhall, M&S Chelmsford SF, Morrisons Daily West Chelmsford, Tesco Chelmsford Interchange Express, Tesco Chelmsford Marsham Arms Express, Tesco Chelmsford Princes Road Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Fox & Hounds P H, Sir Evelyn Wood P.H. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Amalfi Bistro, Barista Chelmsford, Birketts, Cake & Company, Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers, ECL Highfields, Everest Gurkha Bar & Restaurant, H... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe 5, Cafe Pausa, Central Park Cafe, Coffee Stop And Soft Play, Costa Coffee, Greenacre Cafe, Hot Box Cafe, Rose Cafe, Stables Cafe. CM1 3BJ has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Essex has a high crime rate (82 crimes reported per thousand people). Widford has a consistent crime rate as this, with 92 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Widford has a slightly higher rate (5 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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