1,048
Commercial units
5,725
Avg size (sq ft)
9–313,901
Size range (sq ft)
£42,247
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Chelmsford (CM8)
The CM8 district contains 1,048 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 943 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 9 sq ft up to 313,901 sq ft, with an average of about 5,725 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £141 to £1,100,000, averaging £42,247.
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Sample of commercial units in Chelmsford (CM8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREMOST HOUSE UNIT 1, ALBERT WAY, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3ZR | 135,062 sq ft | £1,100,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, BRAINTREE ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | superstore and premises | CM8 2BY | 57,717 sq ft | £1,050,000 |
| COMPASS HOUSE, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3YQ | 92,395 sq ft | £675,000 |
| GROVE HOUSE, NEWLAND STREET, WITHAM, ESSEX | offices and premises | CM8 2BQ | 59,766 sq ft | £660,000 |
| COFUNDS HOUSE, MAYLAND ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | offices and premises | CM8 2FR | 58,152 sq ft | £660,000 |
| UNITS 3-10, PERRY WAY, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3SX | 138,839 sq ft | £645,000 |
| NEW RICKSTONES ACADEMY, CONRAD ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | school and premises | CM8 2SD | — | £625,000 |
| CROMPTON PARKINSON LTD 12, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3AH | 128,797 sq ft | £605,000 |
| H BAIRD & SON, STATION YARD, STATION ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | maltings and premises | CM8 2DU | — | £570,000 |
| SEWAGE WORKS, BLACKWATER LANE, WITHAM, ESSEX | sewage treatment works and premises | CM8 1HY | — | £550,000 |
| WITHAM LEISURE CENTRE, SPINKS LANE, WITHAM, ESSEX | leisure centre and premises | CM8 1EP | — | £535,000 |
| MALTINGS ACADEMY, SPINKS LANE, WITHAM, ESSEX | school and premises | CM8 1EP | — | £535,000 |
| 18, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3YQ | 96,246 sq ft | £525,000 |
| FRANCIS HOUSE 4, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3UN | 89,414 sq ft | £525,000 |
| TESCO 1, THE GROVE CENTRE, WITHAM, ESSEX | superstore and premises | CM8 2YT | 40,494 sq ft | £505,000 |
| 1, MOSS ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UQ | 75,670 sq ft | £472,500 |
| KELVEDON PARK, LONDON ROAD, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, ESSEX | offices and premises | CM8 3HB | 42,170 sq ft | £470,000 |
| LIDL, BRIDGE STREET, WITHAM, ESSEX | shop and premises | CM8 1XB | 23,034 sq ft | £460,000 |
| COMMODITY CENTRE COMMODITY HOUSE, BRAXTED ROAD, GREAT BRAXTED, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3EW | 233,872 sq ft | £457,500 |
| 70, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3YE | 62,102 sq ft | £455,000 |
| FARAH MANUFACTURING (UK) LTD 26, CRITTALL ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3DR | 88,635 sq ft | £450,000 |
| UNITS 29 AND 31, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3YQ | 67,273 sq ft | £420,000 |
| SIMARCO HOUSE 26, CRITTALL ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3DR | 63,326 sq ft | £417,500 |
| 1, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 64,834 sq ft | £410,000 |
| FOREMOST HOUSE WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3PL | 56,662 sq ft | £365,000 |
| 11, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 57,168 sq ft | £360,000 |
| B W WEDGE HOLDING LTD 26, CRITTALL ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3AG | 34,254 sq ft | £330,000 |
| LIMEHOUSE BOARD 26, CRITTALL ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3DR | 59,107 sq ft | £325,000 |
| GND FLR/1ST FLR & 2ND FLR SOPREMA HOUSE, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 45,249 sq ft | £315,000 |
| ALDI, REID ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | shop and premises | CM8 1XU | 16,436 sq ft | £305,000 |
| 3, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 43,734 sq ft | £305,000 |
| QUARRY AT COLEMANS FARM, LITTLE BRAXTED LANE, RIVENHALL, WITHAM, ESSEX | quarry and premises | CM8 3EX | — | £302,500 |
| 20, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 44,719 sq ft | £292,500 |
| B1, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3YQ | 34,966 sq ft | £285,000 |
| 18, FREEBOURNES ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3UN | 37,985 sq ft | £277,500 |
| UNIT 3 (LANCASTER), LANCASTER WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | workshop and premises | CM8 3YQ | 28,542 sq ft | £272,500 |
| 7, PERRY ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3YZ | 45,609 sq ft | £265,000 |
| STORAGE LAND, BOARS TYE ROAD, SILVER END, WITHAM, ESSEX | land used for storage, workshop and premises | CM8 3PN | 313,901 sq ft | £245,000 |
| 4, WHEATON ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX | factory and premises | CM8 3UJ | 43,326 sq ft | £243,000 |
| UNIT 6-9 WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK 22C, EASTWAYS, WITHAM, ESSEX | warehouse and premises | CM8 3YQ | 29,018 sq ft | £240,000 |
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 →