Burghley Way
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (20), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (20), 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 £220,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (20) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 9% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Burghley Way is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 58% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 130m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 484m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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 Burghley Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Grove Lawn Tennis Club 676m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 1102m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1156m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1069m · 13 min walk
- The Children's Centre Moulsham Grange 1240m · 16 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1259m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford Central Library 1432m · 18 min walk
- Great Baddow library 1771m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oaklands Park 906m · 11 min walk
- Sky Blue Pasture 1199m · 15 min walk
- Bell Meadow 1214m · 15 min walk
- Central Park Memorial Gardens 1419m · 18 min walk
- Cathedral Gardens 1452m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Moulsham Infant School 486m · 6 min walk
- Moulsham Junior School 486m · 6 min walk
- Moulsham High School 681m · 8 min walk
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 1019m · 13 min walk
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 1114m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Beehive Lane — Chelmsford49
- Gunson Gate — Chelmsford49
- Sawkins Avenue — Chelmsford49
- Loftin Way — Chelmsford50
- Jackson Place — 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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