Removals Chelmsford

Property Prices in Chelmsford

The average price for property in Chelmsford is currently £408,209 (prices as of Septeber 2021), a slight decline of 0.2% over the past three month period.

Although property prices are on the rise, affordability is still a key driver behind the influx of new residents to the town.

In terms of properties sold, flats in Chelmsford sold for an average of £216,561 and terraced houses for £316,619, according to the latest data from property market specialists, Zoopla.

Chelmsford has a divere property portfolio which offers everything from Victorian cottages to plush new apartment developments. .

Construction has started on the creation of up to 3,600 new homes at Beaulieu Park, a joint development project located North East of the city centre.

In addition to a range of modern detached properties and luxury apartments, this project will also pave the way for a new business park and school.

A new station at Boreham will also be created to join up with the direct line to London Liverpool Street, taking Chelmsford commuters to the centre of London in little over half hour.

Schools in Chelmsford

Chelmsford has a reputation as being the go-to destination for families. A major factor behind this is its excellent reputation for schools.

This includes some well thought of Grammar Schools – King Edward VI and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (both rated ‘Outstanding’ following the latest round of Ofsted reports), as well as some high performing non-selectives (Chelmer Valley High School and Great Baddow High School).

The majority of Chelmsford’s state primary schools were judged to be ‘good’ by the Government’s education watchdog, Ofsted.

During the latest round of inspections, Moulsham Infants, The Tyrrells, Perryfield Juniors and Galleywood all performed highly.

There are also five private schools in and around the city, catering for boys and girls aged between three and 11.

Commuter Credentials

Chelmsford is rapidly developing as a place where people want to live, work, shop, spend time and perhaps most importantly, conduct business.

Having said this a large chunk of the population commute to the capital for work. The city’s main railway station provide a regular service to and from London Liverpool Streets.

Trains take around 35 minutes on average and is operated by Greater Anglia, which has one of the best punctuality and cleanliness records of all suburban rail franchises.

There are also northbound services to Braintree, Colchester and beyond with interconnecting motorways via the A12.

Sporting Traditions

For sporting enthusiasts, the city does not disappoint. Chelmsford City Racecourse provides a wonderful setting to have a flutter on the races, enjoy a champagne-toasted meal with family or friends or simply enjoy more in the field of quality live music.

Cricket fans can also rejoice at the Essex Country Cricket club, where they can catch all the latest action, from the fast-paced Natwest T20 Blast to the LV= County Championships.