Is Cartwright Walk in Chelmsford safe?

Cartwright Walk scores 45/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Cartwright Walk?

The median property price on Cartwright Walk is £375,000, based on 9 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Cartwright Walk best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.

Cartwright Walk

Chelmsford, Essex, England

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

Reality check: At £375,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.

Families

Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

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

Good

Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (45), 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

At £375,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

Top 49% in ChelmsfordTop 45% nationally

Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 9 transactions

How Life Works Here

Cartwright Walk is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% 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 219m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £375,000, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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 Fair (45)

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 Excellent (75)

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

£375,000

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2024)

+15.3%

5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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 Cartwright Walk, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Chelmsford Rugby Club 701m · 9 min walk
Springfield Cricket Club 859m · 11 min walk
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1654m · 21 min walk

hospitals (4)

Springfield Green Clinic 1315m · 16 min walk
Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1375m · 17 min walk
Skin Sense GP Clinic 1561m · 20 min walk
Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1639m · 20 min walk

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libraries (2)

Chelmsford library 894m · 11 min walk
Springfield library 1871m · 23 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Chelmer Village Green 228m · 3 min walk
Brook End Gardens 686m · 9 min walk
Coronation Park 792m · 10 min walk
Chancellor Park Sports Area 1188m · 15 min walk
Meadgate Fields Open Space 1197m · 15 min walk

schools (5)

Barnes Farm Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 745m · 9 min walk
Trinity Road Primary School 1304m · 16 min walk
The Tyrrells School 1505m · 19 min walk
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1908m · 24 min walk

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Transport Links

Ramshaw Drive bus_stop219m

Samuel Manor bus_stop234m

Cusak Road bus_stop334m

Pollard's Green bus_stop335m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

62% 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.

Data updated: 2026-06-11