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
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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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright 2026. Licensed under OGL v3.0. Price data is indicative and based on recent transactions.