CM2 8AF is a residential postcode situated on Linnet Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 with 35 addresses.
It ranks as the 962nd largest and 628th most expensive of the 1,224 postcodes in the CM2 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 35 properties: 33 houses and 2 flats.
CM2 8AF is a residential postcode situated on Linnet Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 with 35 addresses.
It ranks as the 962nd largest and 628th most expensive of the 1,224 postcodes in the CM2 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 35 properties: 33 houses and 2 flats.
Sale prices range from £229,866 for 2 bedroom leasehold flats (721 ft2) to £494,694 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,310 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £1,230 pcm for 2 bed flats to £2,025 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 4.9% and 6.4%.
The average value per square foot is £424.
The last sale in CM2 8AF sold for £410,000 on 20th March 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 3.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £389,028.
The CM2 8AF Sales Market has increased by 15.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | -3.4% | £389,028 |
| April 2025 | 0.3% | £402,916 |
| April 2024 | -2.2% | £401,521 |
| April 2023 | 0.4% | £410,398 |
| April 2022 | 8.7% | £408,869 |
| April 2021 | 3.8% | £376,176 |
| April 2020 | -0.3% | £362,255 |
| April 2019 | 0.6% | £363,420 |
| April 2018 | 0.9% | £361,096 |
| April 2017 | 5.7% | £357,754 |
| April 2016 | 12.3% | £338,383 |
| April 2015 | 10.5% | £301,264 |
| April 2014 | 9.9% | £272,641 |
| April 2013 | 3.1% | £248,067 |
| April 2012 | 1.2% | £240,573 |
| April 2011 | -1.5% | £237,832 |
| April 2010 | 5.9% | £241,460 |
| April 2009 | -11.2% | £228,115 |
| April 2008 | 1.6% | £256,845 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £252,880 |
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,712.
The CM2 8AF Rental Market has increased by 51.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 3.1% | £1,712pcm |
| April 2025 | 4.7% | £1,662pcm |
| April 2024 | 9.2% | £1,587pcm |
| April 2023 | 10% | £1,454pcm |
| April 2022 | 6.2% | £1,322pcm |
| April 2021 | 4.4% | £1,244pcm |
| April 2020 | 1.2% | £1,192pcm |
| April 2019 | 1.5% | £1,179pcm |
| April 2018 | -0.4% | £1,162pcm |
| April 2017 | 2.9% | £1,166pcm |
| April 2016 | 5.4% | £1,134pcm |
| April 2015 | 4.2% | £1,076pcm |
| April 2014 | 5.1% | £1,032pcm |
| April 2013 | 3.9% | £982pcm |
| April 2012 | 1.9% | £945pcm |
| April 2011 | 2.5% | £927pcm |
| April 2010 | 2.8% | £904pcm |
| April 2009 | -6.5% | £880pcm |
| April 2008 | 5.8% | £941pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £890pcm |
The last sale was on 20th March 2025 for £410,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.0%. The postcode has had a total of 35 sales since 1995.
CM2 8AF has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
CM2 8AF is the 962nd largest and the 628th most expensive postcode out of the 1,224 postcodes in the CM2 area.
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The closest station to CM2 8AF is Chelmsford station which is 2.6 kilometres away.
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According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around CM2 8AF, 66.7% of property is privately owned outright and 26.5% is privately owned with a mortgage.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around CM2 8AF, 15.2% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 24.7% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around CM2 8AF, the average age was 41.7 and the most common age was 47.
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The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around CM2 8AF, 0.0% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around CM2 8AF, there are an average of 1.4 cars per household.
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