School Catchments and House Prices in Broomfield
In the Broomfield area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Broomfield area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Broomfield school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £480,000 and a detached home averages £515,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Broomfield area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Broomfield.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Broomfield numbers
The schools families ask about here are Broomfield Primary School, Secondary schools (Chelmsford area), Chelmsford grammar schools and Independent schools (Chelmsford). 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Broomfield to Chelmsford station takes about 10 to 15 min.
By price, Broomfield ranks 112 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £480,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,352, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
How Broomfield scores for different buyers
Broomfield is a sought-after Chelmsford commuter village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Broomfield property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A Good village primary, the green and community, Chelmsford grammar and secondary options within reach, and Broomfield Hospital on the doorstep, a strong all-round family village. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★☆ | No station in the village, but Chelmsford station (fast direct to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes) is minutes away, excellent for commuters who don't mind the short hop. |
| Professionals/healthcare workers | ★★★★★ | Broomfield Hospital is right here, making this an outstanding location for the many NHS and healthcare staff who want to live close to work. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Substantial detached family homes sit alongside period cottages and estates, good scope to trade up, though the sought-after prices are above average. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Village flats and terraces offer a way in, but this is a desirable Chelmsford-edge market, so budgets are stretched at the entry level. |
Families & professionals
People wanting a characterful village with good primary schools (with secondaries and Chelmsford grammars nearby) and town amenities next door, right on the edge of the county town.
Commuters
People using Chelmsford station (fast direct to London Liverpool Street in around thirty-five minutes) and the A12, well placed for London, Chelmsford and Colchester.
Hospital & village lovers
People drawn to Broomfield Hospital and healthcare work, the round-tower church, the green and the river, wanting genuine village living beside a city.
Broomfield is known locally for Broomfield Hospital, and St Mary's Church & its round tower. Mid-Essex's major acute hospital on the northern edge of the village, the area's 24-hour A&E, a regional specialist centre (including the St Andrew's Centre for burns and plastic surgery) and one of the area's largest employers.
Practical detail for Broomfield: the CM1 postcode district, no own station, Chelmsford (fast direct to London Liverpool Street ~35 min) close by and nearest A and E is Broomfield Hospital, in the village, verify with NHS.
Broomfield at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Broomfield Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary schools (Chelmsford area) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Chelmsford grammar schools | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (Chelmsford) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Broomfield
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £48,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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