1,883
Commercial units
3,762
Avg size (sq ft)
10–441,457
Size range (sq ft)
£53,415
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Chelmsford (CM1)
The CM1 district contains 1,883 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,705 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 10 sq ft up to 441,457 sq ft, with an average of about 3,762 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £5,870,000, averaging £53,415.
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Sample of commercial units in Chelmsford (CM1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL, HOSPITAL APPROACH, BROOMFIELD, CHELMSFORD | hospital and premises | CM1 7ET | — | £5,870,000 |
| COUNTY HALL, DUKE STREET, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1HT | 281,576 sq ft | £2,850,000 |
| ANGLIA RUSKIN CAMPUS (WEST), ALAN CHERRY DRIVE, CHELMSFORD | university and premises | CM1 1SQ | — | £1,480,000 |
| 106, WATERHOUSE LANE, CHELMSFORD | factory and premises | CM1 2QX | 441,456 sq ft | £1,120,000 |
| CIVIC CENTRE, DUKE STREET, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1JE | 75,139 sq ft | £1,000,000 |
| RIVERSIDE LEISURE CENTRE, VICTORIA ROAD, CHELMSFORD | leisure centre and premises | CM1 1FG | — | £955,000 |
| BEAULIEU PARK SCHOOL, ARMISTICE AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 6DT | — | £860,000 |
| 3, BAYNES PLACE, WATERHOUSE LANE, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM1 2QX | 44,126 sq ft | £825,000 |
| ANGLIA RUSKIN CAMPUS (EAST), BISHOPS HALL LANE, CHELMSFORD | university and premises | CM1 1SQ | — | £805,000 |
| SAXTON 4 X 4, WESTWAY, CHELMSFORD | car showroom and premises | CM1 3BH | 102,786 sq ft | £750,000 |
| ELETTRA HOUSE, WESTWAY, CHELMSFORD | car showroom and premises | CM1 3BH | 67,512 sq ft | £735,000 |
| CROWN COURT, NEW STREET, CHELMSFORD | law court and premises | CM1 1EL | — | £725,000 |
| CHELMSFORD MAGISTRATES COURT 10, NEW STREET, CHELMSFORD | law court and premises | CM1 1NT | — | £710,000 |
| SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, LAWN LANE, CHELMSFORD | hospital and premises | CM1 7GU | — | £705,000 |
| MAIN CAMPUS WRITTLE COLLEGE, LORDSHIP ROAD, WRITTLE, CHELMSFORD | university and premises | CM1 3RR | — | £655,000 |
| MORRISONS, DICKENS PLACE, CHELMSFORD | superstore and premises | CM1 4UX | 40,053 sq ft | £615,000 |
| 50, BOND STREET, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM1 1GH | 124,592 sq ft | £610,000 |
| PREMIER INN, VICTORIA ROAD, CHELMSFORD | hotel and premises | CM1 1JX | — | £578,000 |
| CAR PARK, BOND STREET, CHELMSFORD | car park and premises | CM1 1GH | 3,078 sq ft | £560,000 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, MARKET ROAD, CHELMSFORD | car park and premises | CM1 1LU | 10,710 sq ft | £540,000 |
| CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, BROOMFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 1RW | — | £530,000 |
| 27-34, HIGH STREET, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM1 1BE | 80,277 sq ft | £520,000 |
| 1, RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, VICTORIA ROAD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM1 1AN | 24,843 sq ft | £467,500 |
| 4, RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, VICTORIA ROAD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM1 1AN | 24,005 sq ft | £457,500 |
| CAR PARK, TOWNFIELD STREET, CHELMSFORD | car park and premises | CM1 1QJ | 8,417 sq ft | £455,000 |
| 131, BOND STREET, CHELMSFORD | cinema and premises | CM1 1GD | — | £452,000 |
| 66, HIGH STREET, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM1 1DH | 74,917 sq ft | £450,000 |
| 1ST FLR NORTH EASTWOOD HOUSE, GLEBE ROAD, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1QW | 22,012 sq ft | £447,500 |
| 6, CLOCK TOWER RETAIL PARK, WESTWAY, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM1 3FJ | 20,085 sq ft | £442,500 |
| CHELMER VALLEY CCS, COURT ROAD, BROOMFIELD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 7EW | — | £437,500 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS FAVIELL HOUSE, COVAL WELLS, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1WB | 21,432 sq ft | £437,500 |
| KING EDWARD V1 GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BROOMFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 3SX | — | £427,500 |
| 7, CLOCK TOWER RETAIL PARK, WESTWAY, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM1 3FJ | 18,434 sq ft | £417,500 |
| 3RD FLR 90-96, VICTORIA ROAD, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1RD | 17,445 sq ft | £412,500 |
| SMURFIT UK LTD, ROBJOHNS ROAD, CHELMSFORD | factory and premises | CM1 3AG | 92,087 sq ft | £387,500 |
| ST JOHN PAYNE R C C, PATCHING HALL LANE, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 4BS | — | £385,000 |
| 9, HIGH CHELMER, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM1 1XL | 59,451 sq ft | £385,000 |
| 2ND FLR NORTH EASTWOOD HOUSE, GLEBE ROAD, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM1 1QW | 18,748 sq ft | £382,500 |
| TELEPHONE ENGINEERING CENTRE, RODNEY WAY, CHELMSFORD | workshop and premises | CM1 3BY | 41,473 sq ft | £375,000 |
| BOSWELLS SCHOOL, BURNHAM ROAD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM1 6LY | — | £372,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →