Broomfield Road
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (68) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Broomfield Road is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 75m away. The median property price is £215,000. Based on 375 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 351m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Broomfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Old Factory 814m · 10 min walk
- Ab Salute Gym 921m · 12 min walk
- Hot Yoga 1029m · 13 min walk
- YMCA 1067m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1122m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- COVID Vaccination Centre 1026m · 13 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1553m · 19 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1568m · 20 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1658m · 21 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1714m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- ARU Library 758m · 10 min walk
- Chelmsford Central Library 1338m · 17 min walk
- North Melbourne library 1776m · 22 min walk
- Broomfield library 1853m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brownings Avenue Play Area 446m · 6 min walk
- Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground 670m · 8 min walk
- Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR 784m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Hall Park (North) 859m · 11 min walk
- Andrews Park 1034m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls 351m · 4 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 683m · 8 min walk
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 720m · 9 min walk
- Maltese Road Primary School 721m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Albemarle Link — Chelmsford51
- Warwick Square — Chelmsford53
- Gloucester Crescent — Chelmsford52
- York Road — Chelmsford52
- Tobruk Road — Chelmsford49
Data Transparency
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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.
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