Foxglove Way
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
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. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Good entry point at £175,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Foxglove Way is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (44 incidents in 12 months). 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 308m away. The median property price is £175,500, though prices have fallen 20% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 345m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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
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 Foxglove Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Springfield Cricket Club 1198m · 15 min walk
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 1241m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 687m · 9 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1246m · 16 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1288m · 16 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1348m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Springfield library 468m · 6 min walk
- Chelmsford library 893m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Boleyn Gardens 631m · 8 min walk
- Coronation Park 1206m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 345m · 4 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 809m · 10 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 969m · 12 min walk
- The Beaulieu Park School 1176m · 15 min walk
- Barnes Farm Primary School 1201m · 15 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.
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