Essex
Living in Chelmsford, Essex
Thinking of moving to Chelmsford? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Chelmsford, Essex - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
5
Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
21 Mbps
Max broadband
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Pollen forecast for Chelmsford
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Tue
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 3
Wed
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 3
Thu
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Fri
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council
Local council
Chelmsford
Parliamentary constituency
Moulsham and Central
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Chelmsford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52, HENRY ROAD | £371,200 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 7, ELGIN AVENUE | £470,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 7, CEDAR HURST, 130, BROOMFIELD ROAD | £345,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| FLAT 51, 3, CUNARD SQUARE | £325,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| 10, HENRY ROAD | £430,000 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 97, COVAL LANE | £382,600 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 21, GLEBE ROAD | £238,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| FLAT 9, CHANCELLOR COURT, BROOMFIELD ROAD | £210,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 178, WATSON HEIGHTS | £295,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 50, DUNN SIDE | £285,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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
21 Mbps
Max Download
21 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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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
- Pitch 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Co-op Food 0.1 mi
- Home Foods Grocery 0.1 mi
- Co-op Food 0.1 mi
- Oriental Emporium 0.2 mi
- Tesco 0.4 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
Restaurants
- Shapla Indian 0.6 mi
- San Restaurant - Finest Chinese Cuisine 0.6 mi
- Moulsham Inn 1 mi
- Niffer's Café chelmsford 1 mi
- Star Kebab 1 mi
Cafes
- The Hive 0.9 mi
- Costa Coffee 1.1 mi
- Pausa Cafe 1.1 mi
- Costa Coffee 1.1 mi
- The Copper Pot Cafe 1.4 mi
Pubs
- The Cricketers 0.6 mi
- The Rising Sun 0.9 mi
- Sir Evelyn Wood Pub 1.2 mi
- Fox & Hounds 1.3 mi
GP Surgeries
- Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Dental Implants 0.8 mi
- The Old Surgery 0.8 mi
- Assura Chelmsford LLP 0.8 mi
- Whitley House Surgery 0.8 mi
- Dr E Towers - Whitley House Surgery 0.8 mi
Gyms
- Dovedale Leisure Centre 0.8 mi
- Amanda Watt Pilates 0.8 mi
- Studio35 - Chelmsford 0.8 mi
- Gareth Chandler. Yoga, Taichi, Shiatsu 1.3 mi
- The Shredquarters Chelmsford 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Writtle Road Pharmacy + Travel & Ear Clinic 0.8 mi
- Tesco Pharmacy 1.1 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy Chelmsford + Weight Loss Clinic 1.4 mi
- Colecross Pharmacy - Travel Clinic & Ear Wax Removal 1.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Chelmsford
No special planning designations found near the town centre.