Barrow Chase

Chelmsford, Essex, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesFair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Below Average

Price (£281,875) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 42% in ChelmsfordTop 39% nationally

Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 4 transactions

How Life Works Here

Barrow Chase is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (53 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 339m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £281,875. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£281,875

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2022)

Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Barrow Chase, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

Chelmsford Rugby Club 1475m · 18 min walk
Springfield Cricket Club 1567m · 20 min walk

hospitals (3)

Skin Sense GP Clinic 521m · 6 min walk
Springfield Green Clinic 1922m · 24 min walk
Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1989m · 25 min walk

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libraries (2)

Chelmsford library 1203m · 15 min walk
Springfield library 1625m · 20 min walk

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parks & green spaces (4)

Chancellor Park Sports Area 406m · 5 min walk
Brook End Gardens 868m · 11 min walk
Chelmer Village Green 1229m · 15 min walk
Boleyn Gardens 1670m · 21 min walk

schools (5)

Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 767m · 10 min walk
Barnes Farm Primary School 912m · 11 min walk
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1531m · 19 min walk
The Tyrrells School 1824m · 23 min walk
Springfield Primary School 1996m · 25 min walk

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Transport Links

Chancellor Avenue bus_stop339m

Barlows Reach bus_stop403m

Eglinton Drive bus_stop453m

Chelmer Village Way bus_stop527m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

57% data uniqueness

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OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.