Rumsey Fields, Danbury, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM3 4RH.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Rumsey Fields, Danbury, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £317,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £296,271. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% terraced, 29% flat. Recorded sale prices on Rumsey Fields range from £144,000 to £334,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Rumsey Fields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rumsey Fields 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: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £296,271 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Flat | 5 | £169,300 | 15 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Rumsey Fields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 14 Apr 2026 | £317,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 1 Aug 2025 | £334,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 15 Aug 2024 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 28 Jun 2024 | £307,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 3 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 13 Oct 2023 | £333,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 31 Mar 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 7 Nov 2022 | £326,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 20 Sep 2022 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 30 Nov 2021 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 25 Mar 2021 | £322,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 26 Feb 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 11 Feb 2020 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 22 Nov 2019 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 23 Oct 2019 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 17 Jun 2019 | £237,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 24 Oct 2018 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Rumsey Fields CM3 4RH | 25 Aug 2017 | £144,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Rumsey Fields | £260,000 (Oct 2018) → £317,500 (Apr 2026) | +22% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Rumsey Fields | £280,000 (Feb 2021) → £334,000 (Aug 2025) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 37, Rumsey Fields | £165,000 (Nov 2019) → £182,500 (Aug 2024) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 8, Rumsey Fields | £270,000 (Oct 2019) → £333,250 (Oct 2023) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 28, Rumsey Fields | £144,000 (Aug 2017) → £195,000 (Sep 2022) | +35% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Rumsey Fields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School 98 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Danbury Park Community Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Green Preparatory School 164 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre 153 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy 75 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 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 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
- South Woodham Ferrers station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Avenue (adj, Maldon Rd) 4 min walk
- The Avenue (opp, Maldon Rd) 4 min walk
- Hay Green (opp, Little Baddow Rd) 5 min walk
- Hay Green (adj, Little Baddow Rd) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beacon Health Group-Danbury Medical Ctr
52 Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford · 0.2 mi - Greenwood And Wyncroft Surgery
3 Priory Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford · 1.8 mi - The Laurels Surgery
Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford · 3.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Danbury Esso Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Danbury · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Boreham · 3.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham - Main Road · 3.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Danbury Dental Group · 0.4 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
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 647 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,517 |
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 Rumsey Fields
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 88.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.5% | 48% |
| No religion | 43.6% | 41.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.2% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 33.9% |
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 15.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.8% | 41.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.2% | 31% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.4% | 14.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 12.3% |
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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