Is Greenwood Close in Chelmsford safe?

Greenwood Close 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 Greenwood Close?

The median property price on Greenwood Close is £371,500, based on 10 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Greenwood Close best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.

Greenwood Close

Chelmsford, Essex, England

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

Reality check: At £371,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 68% 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: 68% 5-year growth.

Families

Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). 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: 68% 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 £371,500, 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 43% in ChelmsfordTop 39% nationally

High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 10 transactions

How Life Works Here

Greenwood Close 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 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £371,500, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 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 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 Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

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

£371,500

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+68.2%

5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | 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 Greenwood Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Chelmsford Rugby Club 638m · 8 min walk
Springfield Cricket Club 764m · 10 min walk
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1364m · 17 min walk

hospitals (5)

Springfield Green Clinic 1161m · 14 min walk
Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1212m · 15 min walk
Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1309m · 16 min walk
Skin Sense GP Clinic 1770m · 22 min walk
Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1937m · 24 min walk

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libraries (3)

Chelmsford library 940m · 12 min walk
ARU Library 1846m · 23 min walk
Springfield library 1884m · 24 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Chelmer Village Green 491m · 6 min walk
Coronation Park 712m · 9 min walk
Brook End Gardens 1013m · 13 min walk
Meadgate Fields Open Space 1141m · 14 min walk
Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place 1793m · 22 min walk

schools (5)

Barnes Farm Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
Trinity Road Primary School 978m · 12 min walk
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 1066m · 13 min walk
The Tyrrells School 1412m · 18 min walk
The Boswells School 1740m · 22 min walk

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Transport Links

Cusak Road bus_stop53m

Berkely Dr bus_stop178m

Ramshaw Drive bus_stop240m

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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