Side-by-side comparison of CM13 Brentwood and CM3 Chelmsford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM3 is the more affordable option at £450,000 median vs £490,000 in CM13. CM13 has lower recorded crime (1,631 vs 2,922 offences over 13 months). CM13 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CM13 Brentwood | CM3 Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £490,000 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,258 | £2,300 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,631 | 2,922 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 47.2 | 33.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.6 | 73.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.