1,329
Commercial units
6,119
Avg size (sq ft)
11–506,179
Size range (sq ft)
£62,945
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Chelmsford (CM20)
The CM20 district contains 1,329 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,224 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 506,179 sq ft, with an average of about 6,119 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £2,620,000, averaging £62,945.
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Sample of commercial units in Chelmsford (CM20)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-I MANUFACTURING UK LTD, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM20 2UG | 506,179 sq ft | £2,620,000 |
| PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, HAMSTEL ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | hospital and premises | CM20 1QX | — | £2,140,000 |
| RDC 240, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2BN | 238,158 sq ft | £2,130,000 |
| J SAINSBURY, FIFTH AVENUE, HARLOW, ESSEX | superstore and premises | CM20 2AG | 80,315 sq ft | £1,680,000 |
| ASDA STORES LTD, THE WATER GARDENS, SOUTH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX | superstore and premises | CM20 1AN | 103,629 sq ft | £1,630,000 |
| HARLOW COLLEGE, VELIZY AVENUE, TOWN CENTRE, HARLOW, ESSEX | college and premises | CM20 3EZ | — | £1,490,000 |
| TESCO STORES, EAST ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | superstore and premises | CM20 2TG | 65,923 sq ft | £1,440,000 |
| D C ONE, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2BN | 149,972 sq ft | £1,360,000 |
| HARLOW LEISUREZONE, SECOND AVENUE, HARLOW, ESSEX | leisure centre and premises | CM20 3DT | — | £1,150,000 |
| CIVIC CENTRE, THE WATER GARDENS, COLLEGE SQUARE, HARLOW, ESSEX | offices and premises | CM20 1WG | 59,294 sq ft | £870,000 |
| UNIT 2 MIDAS, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2GJ | 87,608 sq ft | £845,000 |
| UNIT 4, MIDAS, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2GJ | 90,223 sq ft | £810,000 |
| WICKES EXTRA UNIT 1B, PRINCES GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2SU | 61,411 sq ft | £795,000 |
| UNIT 5 MIDAS, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2GJ | 87,999 sq ft | £780,000 |
| BOC DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, FLEET HOUSE, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2DP | 93,750 sq ft | £730,000 |
| TEMPLE HOUSE, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2EY | 115,900 sq ft | £725,000 |
| IKEA LTD, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2TN | 54,318 sq ft | £705,000 |
| GATES OF HARLOW, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | car showroom and premises | CM20 2EG | 53,686 sq ft | £670,000 |
| UNIT C, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2DP | 100,476 sq ft | £645,000 |
| SYNTHOMER PLC, CENTRAL ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM20 2BH | 151,143 sq ft | £630,000 |
| HARLOW COUNCIL DEPOT, MEAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, RIVERWAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | depot and premises | CM20 2SE | 59,839 sq ft | £590,000 |
| CAR PARK, THE WATER GARDENS, SOUTH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX | car park and premises | CM20 1AN | 12,777 sq ft | £565,000 |
| CALDER HOUSE, CENTRAL ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2ST | 63,781 sq ft | £565,000 |
| 20, MEAD PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2SE | 50,440 sq ft | £565,000 |
| UNITS G1-G2, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2DZ | 61,140 sq ft | £565,000 |
| GOODMAN HOUSE, STATION APPROACH, HARLOW, ESSEX | offices and premises | CM20 2FB | 41,523 sq ft | £550,000 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD, THE WATER GARDENS, HAYDENS ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 1AR | 46,164 sq ft | £540,000 |
| UNIT 3 MIDAS, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2GJ | 56,193 sq ft | £520,000 |
| HARLOW ASPHALT LTD, STATION APPROACH, HARLOW, ESSEX | coating plant and premises | CM20 2EL | — | £487,500 |
| THE HARLOW MILL, CAMBRIDGE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | public house and premises | CM20 2EP | — | £450,000 |
| 3, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2DA | 34,761 sq ft | £417,500 |
| VOLKSWAGEN HARLOW, WINDSOR PLACE, HARLOW, ESSEX | car showroom and premises | CM20 2GQ | 29,031 sq ft | £415,000 |
| UNIT A/B, MEAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, RIVERWAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2SE | 46,323 sq ft | £415,000 |
| 6, OAKS RETAIL PARK, HOWARD WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2AB | 25,233 sq ft | £392,500 |
| BOC GROUP LTD UNIT D, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2DP | 56,150 sq ft | £382,500 |
| RIVER HOUSE, RIVER WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM20 2EZ | 60,450 sq ft | £370,000 |
| 1, OAKS RETAIL PARK, HOWARD WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2AB | 36,163 sq ft | £365,000 |
| LOK N STORE, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | warehouse, store and premises | CM20 2GF | 97,527 sq ft | £365,000 |
| THE RANGE, ST JAMES CENTRE, EAST ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2SX | 43,968 sq ft | £360,000 |
| UNIT 1, HARLOW RETAIL PARK, EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX | retail warehouse and premises | CM20 2TN | 21,219 sq ft | £357,500 |
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 →