Living in Chelmsford, Essex
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Local administration around Chelmsford
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Nearest GP surgeries to Chelmsford
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead Gate Med.ctr. | 123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford | 0.4 mi | 01245 348688 |
| Beauchamp House | 37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 0.5 mi | 01245 262255 |
| Whitley House Surgery | Crompton Bld, Writtle Road, Chelmsford | 0.8 mi | 01245 347539 |
| Sutherland Lodge Surgery | 115 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 0.9 mi | 01245 351351 |
| Chelmer Medical Partnership | 20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford | 1.0 mi | 01245 204044 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Chelmsford
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 43 High Chelmer, Chelmsford | 0.2 mi | 01245 258252 |
| Rivermead Pharmacy | Unit 3&4 Rivermead Gate, Rectory Lane, Chelmsford | 0.4 mi | 01245 268141 |
| Shantys | 62 Baddow Road, Chelmsford | 0.6 mi | 01245 283160 |
| Writtle Road Pharmacy | Unit 1a Crompton Building, Writtle Road, Chelmsford | 0.8 mi | 01245 349222 |
| Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | In-Store Pharmacy, Princes Road, Chelmsford | 1.1 mi | 01245 701647 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Chelmsford
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellton Dental Surgery | Victoria Road, Chelmsford | 0.2 mi | |
| Goodleigh Dental Practice | 41 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 0.2 mi | |
| Down Town Dental Clinic | 19a High Street, Chelmsford | 0.3 mi | |
| Anchor Street (dental Surgery) | 16-17 Anchor Street, Chelmsford | 0.5 mi | |
| Orthoworld 2000 LTD | 138 New London Road, Chelmsford | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Chelmsford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43, VICTORIA COURT | £138,204 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 310, DURRANT COURT | £210,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 1, WINCHESTER COURT, 173, BROOMFIELD ROAD | £235,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 26, HARDY CLOSE | £480,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 12, KINGS TOWER, MARCONI PLAZA | £275,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 12, 3, CUNARD SQUARE | £285,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 20, KRESTON HOUSE, 66, BROOMFIELD ROAD | £215,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 58, 3, CUNARD SQUARE | £250,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 40, WATSON HEIGHTS | £275,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 37, DUNN SIDE | £525,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
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Schools in Chelmsford
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese Road Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Kings Road Primary School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Oaklands Infant School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Parkwood Academy | Requires Improvement | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
Broadband in Chelmsford
Local Amenities in Chelmsford
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Si5 Spy Missions 0.1 mi
- Frank Whitmore Green 0.1 mi
- Central Park Memorial Gardens 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Co-op Food 0.1 mi
- Home Foods Grocery 0.1 mi
- Oriental Emporium 0.2 mi
- Tesco 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse 0.5 mi
Train Stations
- Chelmsford Rail Station 0.1 mi
- Beaulieu Park 2.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- MYA Cosmetic Surgery 0.2 mi
- Fitzroy Surgery 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 0.3 mi
- Rivermead Gate Medical Centre 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Chelmsford
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Planning & Heritage in Chelmsford
No special planning designations found near the town centre.