Is Goddard Way in Chelmsford safe?

Goddard Way scores 40/100 for safety — crime rates are above average for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Goddard Way?

The median property price on Goddard Way is £220,250, based on 12 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Goddard Way best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 109% 5-year growth.

Goddard Way

Chelmsford, Essex, England

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

Reality check: At £220,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 109% 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: 109% 5-year growth.

Families

Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (40), 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: 109% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (40), 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

Price (£220,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

Top 56% in ChelmsfordTop 51% nationally

High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 12 transactions

How Life Works Here

Goddard Way is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 224 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% 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 155m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,250, with exceptional growth of 109% over five years. Based on 12 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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 Below Average (40)

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 Good (70)

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

£220,250

Median Price

Transactions (2015–2025)

+108.9%

5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

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 Goddard Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Chelmsford Rugby Club 868m · 11 min walk
Springfield Cricket Club 1006m · 13 min walk
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1598m · 20 min walk

hospitals (4)

Springfield Green Clinic 1419m · 18 min walk
Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1471m · 18 min walk
Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1475m · 18 min walk
Skin Sense GP Clinic 1863m · 23 min walk

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libraries (2)

Chelmsford library 1132m · 14 min walk
Great Baddow library 1812m · 23 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Chelmer Village Green 530m · 7 min walk
Meadgate Fields Open Space 928m · 12 min walk
Brook End Gardens 945m · 12 min walk
Coronation Park 949m · 12 min walk
Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place 1617m · 20 min walk

schools (5)

Barnes Farm Primary School 895m · 11 min walk
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 1018m · 13 min walk
Trinity Road Primary School 1167m · 15 min walk
The Tyrrells School 1660m · 21 min walk
Baddow Hall Junior School 1988m · 25 min walk

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Transport Links

Goddard Way bus_stop155m

Berkely Dr bus_stop266m

Cusak Road bus_stop303m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% 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