Moving Home in Chelmsford?
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HISTORY
Chelmsford is one of Essex’s safest cities, with excellent connections to London and over 1,600 acres of open space, including the spectacular 500-acre Hylands Estate, which was once host to the V festival.
Thanks to its central location in Essex and great transport links,
The Great Eastern Main Line connects Chelmsford to Colchester, Ipswich, Harwich, to the north, while southbound services reach London Liverpool Street.
Stansted Airport is around a 30-minute drive, with London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, Luton, and Southend airports also within driving distance.
PRICES
As of 2020/21, properties in Chelmsford averaged a sale price of £395,009.
The majority of Chelmsford properties sold in the 12 months previous were semi-detached houses, with an average price of £406,068.
Detached properties commanded a higher price at an average of £549,631, with terraced homes at £334,190.
Overall, prices in Chelmsford are up 3% on the previous year, reflecting the steady market.
LIVING
Home to a campus of the Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford has plenty to offer learners young and old alike.
Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated primary schools, Chancellor Park and Beehive Lane are two fantastic provisions, while Chelmsord also boasts grammar and single-sex secondary options.
Dating back to 1730, Hylands House and Park is located west of the city and provides locals with 574 acres of space to roam.
Owned by the local council, it plays host to a range of community events, and was formerly the site of the annual V Festival.
Chelmsford enjoys an energetic nightlife scene, with a wide range of restaurants, pubs and bars in the area.
Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated primary schools, Chancellor Park and Beehive Lane are two fantastic provisions, while Chelmsord also boasts grammar and single-sex secondary options.
Owned by the local council, it plays host to a range of community events, and was formerly the site of the annual V Festival.