Our Data Sources
The Old Smithy, Chelmsford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2025 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Old Smithy, Chelmsford would be worth £698,735, with a potential rental value of £2,213 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £618,879, with a rental value of £1,960 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
The Old Smithy, Chelmsford occupies a 1,178 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 44 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Sold Prices
The Old Smithy, Chelmsford last changed hands on 17th March 2025, selling for £650,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 2.9% since March 2025.
- Sold Mar 2025£650,000
- Sold Mar 2001£303,000
- Sold Aug 1996£181,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 89 sales of comparable properties within 4.1 kilometres of The Old Smithy, Chelmsford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Talbot House, Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1LL, a freehold house, sold at £727,500 on the 3rd October 2024.
Read more about house prices in CM3.
- Sold Oct 2024£727,500 | 4 Bed HouseTalbot House, Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1LLTalbot House, Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1LL
- Sold Jun 2021£590,000 | 4 Bed HouseLychgate House, Back Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1LGLychgate House, Back Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1LG
- Sold Feb 2021£495,000 | 4 Bed House12, Back Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1LG12, Back Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1LG
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks The Old Smithy, Chelmsford as the 33rd largest and the 24th most expensive of the 80 addresses on Main Road, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3.
Against the CM3 postcode district average, it is £171k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Ford End Church of England Primary School600 m away
- The Flitch Green Academy3.6 km away
- Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.3 km away
- Chelmer Valley High School6.7 km away
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford8.7 km away
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form9.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Beaulieu Park|10.0 km away
- Braintree|10.3 km away
- Chelmsford|10.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.












