Albatross Way, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM3 3FX.
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At a glance
29 property sales on Albatross Way, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 17 Jan 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £516,406. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% terraced, 28% detached, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Albatross Way range from £475,000 to £680,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Albatross Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Albatross Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CM3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 29 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £516,406 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Detached | 8 | £584,625 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £523,750 | 31 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Albatross Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 17 Jan 2025 | £592,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 21 Jun 2024 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 14 Jun 2024 | £485,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 12 Dec 2023 | £605,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 31 Jul 2023 | £475,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 7 Jul 2023 | £500,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 42, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 6 Jul 2023 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 27 Jun 2023 | £555,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 25 Nov 2022 | £600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 3 May 2022 | £580,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 28 Mar 2022 | £597,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 23 Jul 2021 | £580,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 1 Aug 2018 | £492,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 34, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 26 Jun 2018 | £475,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 32, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 19 Jun 2018 | £490,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 11 May 2018 | £499,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 20 Apr 2018 | £485,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 26, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 20 Apr 2018 | £475,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 9 Mar 2018 | £475,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 2 Feb 2018 | £515,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 4 Jan 2018 | £499,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 24, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 8 Dec 2017 | £515,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 1 Dec 2017 | £515,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 28, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 27 Nov 2017 | £495,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 29 Sep 2017 | £525,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 22 Sep 2017 | £530,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 18 Sep 2017 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 15 Aug 2017 | £590,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Albatross Way CM3 3FX | 30 Jun 2017 | £625,000 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Albatross Way | £590,000 (Aug 2017) → £680,000 (Jun 2024) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 16, Albatross Way | £475,000 (Mar 2018) → £555,000 (Jun 2023) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 34, Albatross Way | £475,000 (Jun 2018) → £600,000 (Nov 2022) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Albatross Way | £515,000 (Feb 2018) → £580,000 (May 2022) | +13% over 4 yrs |
| 28, Albatross Way | £495,000 (Nov 2017) → £597,000 (Mar 2022) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 24, Albatross Way | £515,000 (Dec 2017) → £580,000 (Jul 2021) | +13% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Albatross Way
Crime
82 crimes were reported within about a mile of Albatross Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Albatross Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Rivers Wid and Can Flood alert area
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain 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 Albatross Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belsteads School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Beaulieu Park School 1,763 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| New Hall School 1,364 pupils | Other independent school Catholic | 1–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broomfield Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Chelmer Valley High School 1,200 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 437 pupils | Primary Church of England/Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Perryfields Junior School 301 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 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
- Beaulieu Park station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Chelmsford station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Belfry Crescent (S-bound, Belsteads Farm Lane) 1 min walk
- Albatross Way (N-bound, Albatross Way) 2 min walk
- Brassie Wood South (W-bound, Brassie Wood) 4 min walk
- Commonwealth Link (S-bound, Commonwealth Link) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Little Waltham & Gt Notley Surgery
30 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford · 1.4 mi - North Chelmsford Nhs Hcc
2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford · 1.5 mi - Chelmer Medical Partnership
20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford · 2.2 mi - The Laurels Surgery
Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Chelmsford Regiment Way · 0.3 mi
- Little Waitrose Shell Little Waitrose Shell Chelmsford · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Chelmsford White Hart Lane Local · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Springfield Express · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Springfield Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Brook Hill Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Springfield Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Surgipact Ltd · 1.3 mi
- Pure Orthodontics · 1.8 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 881 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,190 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Albatross Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 88.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.6% | 48% |
| No religion | 41.3% | 41.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37% | 33.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.4% |
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 15.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.7% | 41.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.1% | 31% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 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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