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Living in Chelmsford: Property Area Guide

Essex, East of England · Population 178,000

House Prices in Chelmsford

£395,000

Average

£620,000

Detached

£420,000

Semi-Detached

£340,000

Terraced

£235,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Chelmsford

Chelmsford is Essex's only city and county town with a strong professional services economy and good grammar schools. Beaulieu Park development will include its own railway station.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Chelmsford gained city status in 2012 with Bond Street shopping, Hylands Park, and a buzzing restaurant quarter. Essex County Cricket Club plays here and the city has excellent parks.

Transport & Commuting

Greater Anglia trains reach London Liverpool Street in 30 minutes. The A12 connects to London and the east coast. Stansted Airport is 30 minutes north.

Train to London

30m to London Liverpool Street

Nearest Motorway

A12, A130

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • King Edward VI Grammar School
  • Chelmsford County High School
  • New Hall School

Universities

  • Anglia Ruskin University

Healthcare

Broomfield Hospital

Best Areas to Live in Chelmsford

Great Baddow

Writtle

Moulsham

Property Buying Tips for Chelmsford

Great Baddow and Galleywood are popular family areas. Writtle offers a village feel. Beaulieu Park is the major new development with modern homes.

Local Authority

Council

Chelmsford City Council

Council Tax

£1,810 (Band D)

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