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Gainsborough Crescent

Chelmsford, Essex, England

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

Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (37) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 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 (37), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

50
Liveability Score
Top 49% in ChelmsfordTop 38% nationally
High confidence Based on 39 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Gainsborough Crescent is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 66% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sandford Road Post Office (post office, 87m). The nearest transport stop is 82m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £325,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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 (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (37)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£325,000
Median Price
39
Transactions (2014–2025)
+29.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Sandford Road Post Office87m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Gainsborough Crescent, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Kingston Crescent bus_stop82m
Springfield Park Lane bus_stop107m
Sandford Road bus_stop229m
Springfield Park Road bus_stop272m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.

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