Elm Close
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (10) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£390,000) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Median price £390,000 based on only 9 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Elm Close is located in Chelmsford, near Broomfield, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 478 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 337 violent offences were recorded (71% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 565m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £390,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 474m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
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 Elm Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Falcon Bowling Club 1988m · 25 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Broomfield Hospital 1386m · 17 min walk
- The Crystal Centre 1414m · 18 min walk
- The Christopher Unit 1564m · 20 min walk
- The Linden Centre 1591m · 20 min walk
- Edward House 1638m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Broomfield library 591m · 7 min walk
- Warner Library 1334m · 17 min walk
- North Melbourne library 1591m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Brooklands Park 752m · 9 min walk
- Andrews Park 1008m · 13 min walk
- Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground 1510m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Broomfield Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Chelmer Valley High School 979m · 12 min walk
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 1218m · 15 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 1498m · 19 min walk
- Tanglewood Nursery School 1643m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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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.