1,796
Commercial units
3,963
Avg size (sq ft)
6–495,995
Size range (sq ft)
£50,831
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Chelmsford (CM2)
The CM2 district contains 1,796 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,636 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 6 sq ft up to 495,995 sq ft, with an average of about 3,963 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £128 to £4,240,000, averaging £50,831.
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Sample of commercial units in Chelmsford (CM2)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI GMBH, SHEEPCOTES, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5AS | 495,995 sq ft | £4,240,000 |
| J SAINSBURY PLC, WHITE HART LANE, CHELMSFORD | superstore and premises | CM2 5PA | 120,293 sq ft | £2,380,000 |
| TESCO, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD | superstore and premises | CM2 9XW | 83,275 sq ft | £2,010,000 |
| ROYAL MAIL DEPOT, WINSFORD WAY, BOREHAM, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5AA | 195,301 sq ft | £1,860,000 |
| 1, KINGDOM WAY, WEST HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | production buildings, offices and premises | CM2 8FW | 173,062 sq ft | £1,810,000 |
| ESSEX POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING SCHOOL, KINGSTON CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD | police station and premises | CM2 6DA | — | £1,620,000 |
| B & Q, CUTON HALL LANE, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM2 6PB | 115,682 sq ft | £1,170,000 |
| HM PRISON CHELMSFORD, SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | prison and premises | CM2 6LQ | — | £1,060,000 |
| TESCO STORES LTD 47/53, SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | superstore and premises | CM2 6QT | 65,714 sq ft | £1,040,000 |
| ASDA SUPERSTORE, VILLAGE SQUARE, CHELMER VILLAGE, CHELMSFORD | superstore petrol filling station and premises | CM2 6RF | 69,332 sq ft | £1,020,000 |
| AMARYLLIS HOUSE 2, BEAUFORT ROAD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 6PS | 174,730 sq ft | £975,000 |
| CHELMSFORD CAR AUCTION, DROVERS WAY, BOREHAM, CHELMSFORD | vehicle auction and premises | CM2 5PS | 50,218 sq ft | £865,000 |
| ANGLIA WATER SERVICES LTD, BROOKEND ROAD, CHELMSFORD | sewage treatment works and premises | CM2 6NZ | — | £760,000 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, WEST HANNINGFIELD ROAD, GREAT BADDOW, CHELMSFORD | research centre & premises | CM2 8HN | 103,683 sq ft | £730,000 |
| CHELMSFORD AUDI, CUTON HALL LANE, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | car showroom and premises | CM2 5PX | 32,560 sq ft | £700,000 |
| B & M RETAIL, PARKWAY, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM2 7PX | 30,002 sq ft | £680,000 |
| 3, SPRINGFIELD LYONS APPROACH, CHELMSFORD BUSINESS PARK, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5EZ | 84,706 sq ft | £655,000 |
| MOULSHAM HIGH SCHOOL, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM2 9DG | — | £615,000 |
| 2, JAMES FENTON WAY, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5AN | 59,629 sq ft | £605,000 |
| 5 CHELMER VILLAGE RETAIL PARK, CHELMER ROAD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM2 6XE | 25,498 sq ft | £595,000 |
| ESSEX RECORDS OFFICE, WHARF ROAD, CHELMSFORD | archive and premises | CM2 6LU | — | £580,000 |
| COOPER, COLCHESTER ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | car showroom and premises | CM2 5PG | 34,062 sq ft | £570,000 |
| 18-20 CHELMER VILLAGE RETAIL PARK, CHELMER ROAD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM2 6XE | 19,673 sq ft | £550,000 |
| PRIORY PLACE GND 1ST & 2ND FLR 2, PARKWAY, CHELMSFORD | offices and premises | CM2 0NF | 25,585 sq ft | £545,000 |
| ADAMS HOUSE, COLCHESTER ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | computer centre and premises | CM2 5PQ | 25,606 sq ft | £480,000 |
| COUNTY MOTOR WORKS, EASTERN APPROACH, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | car showrooms and premises | CM2 6PN | 39,634 sq ft | £470,000 |
| 32-48, SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | activity centre and premises | CM2 6JX | — | £470,000 |
| 2/4, ATHOLL ROAD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 6TB | 64,403 sq ft | £460,000 |
| GREAT BADDOW HIGH SCHOOL, DUFFIELD ROAD, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM2 9RZ | — | £427,500 |
| 3, SHEEPCOTES, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5AE | 40,475 sq ft | £422,500 |
| WAREHOUSE 12-13, RICHMOND ROAD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 6UA | 50,823 sq ft | £417,500 |
| UNIT 7, LONEBARN LINK, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5AR | 44,970 sq ft | £415,000 |
| 3, WHITE HART LANE, CHELMSFORD | car showroom and premises | CM2 5EF | 17,789 sq ft | £415,000 |
| TRAVEL INN, COLCHESTER ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | hotel and premises | CM2 5PY | — | £411,000 |
| 29, SPRINGFIELD LYONS APPROACH, CHELMSFORD BUSINESS PARK, SPRINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD | offices laboratories and premises | CM2 5LB | 22,737 sq ft | £400,000 |
| UNIT 1, WINSFORD WAY, BOREHAM, CHELMSFORD | warehouse and premises | CM2 5PD | 49,225 sq ft | £392,500 |
| 8 CHELMER VILLAGE RETAIL PARK, CHELMER ROAD, CHELMSFORD | retail warehouse and premises | CM2 6XE | 14,910 sq ft | £390,000 |
| BRAKE BROTHERS, BEAUFORT ROAD, CHELMSFORD | cold store and premises | CM2 6PS | 39,855 sq ft | £385,000 |
| SANDON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, MOLRAMS LANE, CHELMSFORD | school and premises | CM2 7AQ | — | £382,500 |
| ALDI, PARKWAY, CHELMSFORD | shop and premises | CM2 7FS | 18,767 sq ft | £382,500 |
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 →