Abbey Fields, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM3 8XD, CM3 8XB.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Abbey Fields, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £700,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £482,500. Average sale prices rose from £667,500 in 2018 to £700,000 in 2026 (+5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 61% above the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% flat, 43% detached. Recorded sale prices on Abbey Fields range from £350,000 to £957,000. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 63% leasehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Abbey Fields ranks 24th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Abbey Fields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 63% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | £482,500 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £903,667 | 21 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Abbey Fields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 21 Jul 2026 | £930,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 19 Jun 2026 | £470,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 12 Aug 2025 | £940,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 23 Jul 2025 | £695,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 20 Mar 2024 | £412,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| Garage 3, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields | 20 Mar 2024 | £412,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 15, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 17 Jan 2023 | £870,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 24 Aug 2022 | £625,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 8 Aug 2022 | £415,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 8 Nov 2021 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 2 Nov 2021 | £957,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 6, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 30 Jun 2021 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 12 Sep 2019 | £550,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 6 Sep 2019 | £790,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields CM3 8XD | 30 Nov 2018 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Abbey Fields CM3 8XB | 13 Jul 2018 | £935,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields | £550,000 (Sep 2019) → £625,000 (Aug 2022) → £695,000 (Jul 2025) | +26% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 6, The Old Rectory, Abbey Fields | £355,000 (Jun 2021) → £415,000 (Aug 2022) | +17% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Fields
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Fields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Fields is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Fields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy 109 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre 153 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 58 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- South Woodham Ferrers station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Wickford station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Three Horseshoes (opp, The Tye) 2 min walk
- The Three Horseshoes (o/s, The Tye) 2 min walk
- The Windmill (opp, The Tye) 5 min walk
- The Windmill (o/s, The Tye) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Greenwood And Wyncroft Surgery
3 Priory Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford · 1.3 mi - Beacon Health Group-Danbury Medical Ctr
52 Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford · 2.7 mi - Kingsway Surgery
Crouch Vale Medical Centre, Burnham Road, Chelmsford · 2.9 mi - Baddow Village Surgery
Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford · 3.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Danbury · 2.6 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Danbury Esso Express · 2.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S South Woodam Ferrers BP · 2.7 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys South Woodham Ferrers · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Jade-euro-med · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Danbury Dental Group · 2.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,770 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Chelmsford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbey Fields
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 88.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 2.6% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 48% |
| No religion | 38.4% | 41.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 33.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.6% | 15.2% |
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.5% | 31% |
| 1 car or van in household | 27.5% | 41.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 26.2% | 12.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 14.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Chelmsford.
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