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Orchard Way, Boreham, Chelmsford

MyStreetCheck free street report: Orchard Way, Boreham, Chelmsford · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/chelmsford-essex/orchard-way/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CM3 3GQ, CM3 3GR.

Average price (last 12 months)
£491,250
4 sales
Average price (since 2019)
£497,062
93 sales
Price range
£335k – £725k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
19 Jun 2026
CM3 3GR

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At a glance

House prices£491k average13% above the Chelmsford average CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 8 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station26 min walkBeaulieu Park station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leaseholdAll freeholdAcross 95 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

93 property sales on Orchard Way, Boreham, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £491,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £532,310. Average sale prices fell from £480,380 in 2019 to £455,000 in 2026 (-5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 13% above the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 10 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 74% detached, 24% semi-detached, 2% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Orchard Way range from £334,995 to £725,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Orchard Way ranks 127th for average price.

House prices on Orchard Way compared

Orchard Way£491,250
CM3 postcode area£478,585
Chelmsford£433,921
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM3 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2019: £480,380 (26 sales)2019£480k2020: £505,452 (32 sales)2020£505k2021: £515,976 (25 sales)2021£516k2024: £427,667 (3 sales)2024£428k2025: £503,750 (4 sales)2025£504k2026: £455,000 (3 sales)2026£455k

Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 95 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached69£532,3107 May 2026
Semi-detached22£391,24319 Jun 2026
Terraced2£444,99812 Dec 2024

Sold prices on Orchard Way

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
72, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 19 Jun 2026£360,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 7 May 2026£525,000 DetachedFreehold
126, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 2 Apr 2026£480,000 DetachedFreehold
31, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 10 Nov 2025£600,000 DetachedFreehold
65, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 18 Sep 2025£575,000 DetachedFreehold
20, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 4 Jul 2025£360,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
47, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 27 Jun 2025£480,000 DetachedFreehold
39, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 12 Dec 2024£450,000 TerracedFreehold
122, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 22 Nov 2024£368,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
15, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 17 May 2024£465,000 DetachedFreehold
118, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 29 Jul 2021£430,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
120, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 29 Jul 2021£407,400 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
110, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 29 Jun 2021£585,000 Detached New buildFreehold
112, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 25 Jun 2021£435,000 Detached New buildFreehold
116, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 25 Jun 2021£345,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
126, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 25 Jun 2021£442,000 Detached New buildFreehold
128, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 25 Jun 2021£590,000 Detached New buildFreehold
114, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 24 Jun 2021£342,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
124, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 23 Jun 2021£345,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
9, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 23 Jun 2021£413,000 DetachedFreehold
122, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 22 Jun 2021£345,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
108, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 19 May 2021£725,000 Detached New buildFreehold
106, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 23 Apr 2021£585,000 Detached New buildFreehold
131, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 20 Apr 2021£574,000 Detached New buildFreehold
133, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 31 Mar 2021£725,000 Detached New buildFreehold
96, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 31 Mar 2021£725,000 Detached New buildFreehold
100, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 30 Mar 2021£437,000 Detached New buildFreehold
98, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 30 Mar 2021£650,000 Detached New buildFreehold
94, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 26 Mar 2021£430,000 Detached New buildFreehold
3, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 19 Mar 2021£430,000 DetachedFreehold
130, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 12 Feb 2021£715,000 Detached New buildFreehold
132, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 5 Feb 2021£585,000 Detached New buildFreehold
134, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 5 Feb 2021£580,000 Detached New buildFreehold
135, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 29 Jan 2021£512,000 Detached New buildFreehold
136, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 29 Jan 2021£547,000 Detached New buildFreehold
137, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 18 Dec 2020£700,000 Detached New buildFreehold
138, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 18 Dec 2020£510,000 Detached New buildFreehold
139, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 11 Dec 2020£610,000 Detached New buildFreehold
141, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 11 Dec 2020£585,000 Detached New buildFreehold
80, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 30 Oct 2020£700,000 Detached New buildFreehold
84, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 30 Oct 2020£440,000 Detached New buildFreehold
82, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 30 Sep 2020£600,000 Detached New buildFreehold
76, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 28 Aug 2020£539,995 Detached New buildFreehold
78, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 28 Aug 2020£500,000 Detached New buildFreehold
74, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 27 Aug 2020£445,000 Detached New buildFreehold
42, Orchard Way CM3 3GR 26 Aug 2020£420,000 Detached New buildFreehold
69, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 31 Jul 2020£425,000 Detached New buildFreehold
71, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 31 Jul 2020£440,000 Detached New buildFreehold
67, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 30 Jul 2020£602,500 Detached New buildFreehold
63, Orchard Way CM3 3GQ 29 Jun 2020£435,000 Detached New buildFreehold
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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

AddressSalesChange
1, Orchard Way £414,995 (Jun 2019) → £525,000 (May 2026) +27%
over 7 yrs
126, Orchard Way £442,000 (Jun 2021) → £480,000 (Apr 2026) +9%
over 5 yrs
31, Orchard Way £564,995 (Nov 2019) → £600,000 (Nov 2025) +6%
over 6 yrs
65, Orchard Way £574,995 (Jun 2020) → £575,000 (Sep 2025) +0%
over 5 yrs
20, Orchard Way £339,995 (Nov 2019) → £360,000 (Jul 2025) +6%
over 6 yrs
47, Orchard Way £421,000 (Mar 2020) → £480,000 (Jun 2025) +14%
over 5 yrs
39, Orchard Way £439,995 (Jan 2020) → £450,000 (Dec 2024) +2%
over 5 yrs
122, Orchard Way £345,000 (Jun 2021) → £368,000 (Nov 2024) +7%
over 3 yrs
15, Orchard Way £449,995 (Jul 2019) → £465,000 (May 2024) +3%
over 5 yrs
114, Orchard Way £18,574,000 (Jan 2018) → £342,000 (Jun 2021) -98%
over 3 yrs
9, Orchard Way £399,995 (Jul 2019) → £413,000 (Jun 2021) +3%
over 2 yrs
3, Orchard Way £409,995 (Jun 2019) → £430,000 (Mar 2021) +5%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Orchard Way

Crime

20 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchard Way in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage & arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Orchard Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Maldon Flood warning 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 Orchard Way

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Boreham Primary School 212 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 0.3 mi
New Hall School 1,364 pupils Other independent school Catholic 1–19 Report 1.6 mi
Elm Green Preparatory School 164 pupils Other independent school 3–11 Report 2.2 mi
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 437 pupils Primary Church of England/Roman Catholic 5–11 Report 2.2 mi
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 209 pupils Primary 4–11 Outstanding Report 2.2 mi
Barnes Farm Primary School 539 pupils Primary 5–11 Report 2.3 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
  • Hatfield Peverel station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
  • Chelmsford station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Plantation Road (N-bound, Plantation Rd) 2 min walk
  • Plantation Road (S-bound, Plantation Rd) 2 min walk
  • Haselfoot Rd (adj, Plantation Rd) 2 min walk
  • Haselfoot Rd (opp, Plantation Rd) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

  • The Laurels Surgery
    Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford · 0.2 mi
  • North Chelmsford Nhs Hcc
    2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford · 1.8 mi
  • Chelmer Village Surgery
    Ashton Place, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford · 2.6 mi
  • Baddow Village Surgery
    Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford · 3.5 mi

Supermarkets

  • Spar Spar - Boreham · 0.4 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham - Main Road · 0.4 mi
  • Marks and Spencer BP M&S Boreham Chelmsford BP · 1.3 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys Springfield · 1.6 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boreham Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
  • Boots · 2.2 mi
  • Apple Tree Pharmacy · 2.5 mi

Dentists

  • Surgipact Ltd · 1.7 mi
  • Pure Orthodontics · 1.8 mi
  • Hatfield Peverel Dental Surgery · 2.4 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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.

Income8 of 10
Employment8 of 10
Education and skills6 of 10
Health and disability9 of 10
Crime5 of 10
Access to housing and services2 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned83.2%62.5%
Private rented12.4%20.3%
Social rented4.4%17.1%
Households911

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1519.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6462.3%64.1%
Aged 65+17.8%18.6%
Residents2,384

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks83%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks89%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 Orchard Way

Ethnic group

HereChelmsford
White90%88.5%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh3.7%5.3%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African3.1%2.6%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2.8%2.6%
Other ethnic group0.4%0.9%

Religion

HereChelmsford
Christian50%48%
No religion41.8%41.2%
Not answered6.3%5.8%
Hindu0.8%1.7%
Buddhist0.3%0.5%
Muslim0.3%2%
Other religion0.3%0.4%
Jewish0.1%0.2%

Country of birth

HereChelmsford
Born in the UK92.3%88.1%
Born outside the UK7.7%11.9%

Highest qualification

HereChelmsford
Level 4 qualifications and above31.4%33.9%
Level 3 qualifications20.1%17.5%
Level 2 qualifications18.9%15.2%
No qualifications12.2%15.2%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications9.6%10.4%
Apprenticeship5.1%5.2%
Other qualifications2.7%2.6%

General health

HereChelmsford
Very good health54.5%51.6%
Good health33.2%33.8%
Fair health9.4%11%
Bad health2.2%2.8%
Very bad health0.8%0.8%

Cars or vans per household

HereChelmsford
2 cars or vans in household39.2%31%
1 car or van in household35.8%41.9%
3 or more cars or vans in household16.9%12.3%
No cars or vans in household8%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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