The Common - CM3 8AQ
Key Postcode Insights
CM3 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 419th largest and 1241st most expensive of the 1,531 postcodes in the CM3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £840,527
- 10 Year change
- up 24.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,701pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £414/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM3 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 419th largest and 1241st most expensive of the 1,531 postcodes in the CM3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £840,527
- 10 Year change
- up 24.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,701pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £414/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in CM3 8AQ
- Carpenters Cottage
5 Bed Period House
- Cleeve Cottage
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Little Maples
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Longreach
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Millers
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM3 8AQ sold for £665,000 on 29th October 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £840,527.
The CM3 8AQ Sales Market has increased by 24.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.6% | £840,527 |
| June 2025 | 1.2% | £854,377 |
| June 2024 | -2.6% | £843,980 |
| June 2023 | -0.6% | £866,180 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £871,312 |
| June 2021 | 8.6% | £795,626 |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £732,842 |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £730,603 |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £724,070 |
| June 2017 | 5.2% | £713,218 |
| June 2016 | 10.8% | £678,020 |
| June 2015 | 7.8% | £611,677 |
| June 2014 | 7.8% | £567,306 |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £526,308 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £510,249 |
| June 2011 | 2.9% | £508,693 |
| June 2010 | 10.1% | £494,538 |
| June 2009 | -8.6% | £449,209 |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £491,395 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £480,202 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,701.
The CM3 8AQ Rental Market has increased by 52.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £2,701pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.9% | £2,609pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.1% | £2,463pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £2,321pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.9% | £2,136pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.9% | £1,998pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £1,870pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.4% | £1,860pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £1,816pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £1,788pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £1,768pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £1,695pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £1,630pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £1,565pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £1,540pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.8% | £1,502pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.2% | £1,447pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £1,337pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.5% | £1,393pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,346pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 29th October 2025 for £665,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.3%.
CM3 8AQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£665,000 | 4 Bed HouseCleeve Cottage, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQCleeve Cottage, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQ
- Sold Jan 2024£910,000 | 5 Bed HouseLongreach, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQLongreach, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQ
- Sold Mar 2022£685,000 | 5 Bed HouseLittle Maples, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQLittle Maples, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQ
Nearby Postcodes
CM3 8AQ is the 419th largest and the 1241st most expensive postcode out of the 1,531 postcodes in the CM3 area.
- CM3 8AG, The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3CM3 8AG2 Addresses|44 m away
- CM3 8AN, Bicknacre Road, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3CM3 8AN24 Addresses|96 m away
- CM3 8XB, Abbey Fields, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3CM3 8XB14 Addresses|100 m away
- CM3 8XD, Abbey Fields, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3CM3 8XD7 Addresses|128 m away
- CM3 8AH, The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3CM3 8AH27 Addresses|132 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (1)
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2025£977,500 | 4 Bed HouseOctober Lodge, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AHOctober Lodge, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AH
- Sold Jan 2024£910,000 | 5 Bed HouseLongreach, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQLongreach, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQ
- Sold Mar 2016£900,000 | 5 Bed HouseCarpenters Cottage, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQCarpenters Cottage, The Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8AQ
Schools Nearby
- East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy300 m away
- Priory Primary School, Bicknacre2.3 km away
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School3.2 km away
- The Sandon School4.6 km away
- Great Baddow High School6.0 km away
- William de Ferrers School6.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM3 8AQ is South Woodham Ferrers station, which is 5.1 kilometres away.
- South Woodham Ferrers|5.1 km away
- Battlesbridge|6.6 km away
- Wickford|8.1 km away
- Chelmsford|8.5 km away
