Primrose Hill - CM1 2RQ
Key Postcode Insights
CM1 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 with 48 addresses.
It ranks as the 909th largest and 235th most expensive of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 48 properties: 13 houses, 16 flats and 19 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £310,706
- 10 Year change
- up 18.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,458pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £410/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM1 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 with 48 addresses.
It ranks as the 909th largest and 235th most expensive of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 48 properties: 13 houses, 16 flats and 19 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £310,706
- 10 Year change
- up 18.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,458pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £410/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CM1 2RQ
- Cedrus Court
Modern Building | 6 Units
- 1 Primrose Hill
Building | 4 Flats
- 2 Primrose Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 3 Primrose Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 4 Primrose Hill
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM1 2RQ sold for £250,000 on 6th March 2026. Since then prices have on average remained the same.
The current average value in the postcode is £310,706.
The CM1 2RQ Sales Market has increased by 18.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.8% | £310,706 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £316,389 |
| June 2024 | -2.2% | £310,876 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £317,814 |
| June 2022 | 7% | £316,977 |
| June 2021 | 5.1% | £296,325 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £281,929 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £277,747 |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £279,048 |
| June 2017 | 6.3% | £278,779 |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £262,181 |
| June 2015 | 10.2% | £234,640 |
| June 2014 | 9.9% | £212,954 |
| June 2013 | 0.8% | £193,821 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £192,314 |
| June 2011 | 1.3% | £189,478 |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £187,073 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £172,471 |
| June 2008 | -3.1% | £192,219 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £198,389 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,458.
The CM1 2RQ Rental Market has increased by 51.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £1,458pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,414pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £1,356pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.6% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £1,134pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.1% | £1,068pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £998pcm |
| June 2018 | 0% | £982pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £981pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £961pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.5% | £925pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £885pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £847pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £830pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £818pcm |
| June 2010 | 6% | £794pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.2% | £749pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.6% | £798pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £763pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 6th March 2026 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 77 sales since 1995.
CM1 2RQ has seen 6 sales in the last three years and 3 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£250,000 | 2 Bed Flat14, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ14, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
- Sold Nov 2025£175,000 | 2 Bed Flat13, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ13, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
- Sold Oct 2025£295,000 | 3 Bed House4, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ4, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
- Sold Mar 2025£480,000 | 3 Bed House20, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ20, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
- Sold Jun 2024£165,000 | 2 Bed Flat9, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ9, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
Nearby Postcodes
CM1 2RQ is the 909th largest and the 235th most expensive postcode out of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area.
- CM1 2FZ, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 2FZ42 Addresses|18 m away
- CM1 2RH, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 2RH56 Addresses|23 m away
- CM1 2QN, Critchett Terrace, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 2QN11 Addresses|31 m away
- CM1 2QL, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 2QL4 Addresses|56 m away
- CM1 2QJ, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 2QJ27 Addresses|61 m away
Property Types
- 4 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 44 modern flats built after 1980
- period house (4)
- modern flat (44)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 24 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (18)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2025£4,836,000 | 3 Bed Flat39 Primula Court, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2FZ39 Primula Court, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2FZ
- Sold Nov 2017£525,000 | 4 Bed House2, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ2, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
- Sold Mar 2025£480,000 | 3 Bed House20, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ20, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
Schools Nearby
- Maltese Road Primary School300 m away
- Kings Road Primary School600 m away
- Westlands Community Primary School800 m away
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford300 m away
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls700 m away
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM1 2RQ is Chelmsford station, which is 600 metres away.
- Chelmsford|600 m away
- Beaulieu Park|4.6 km away
- Ingatestone|9.5 km away
- Hatfield Peverel|10.2 km away