Kipling Close
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (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 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kipling Close is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. 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 79m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 361m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kipling Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Old Factory 1014m · 13 min walk
- Hot Yoga 1022m · 13 min walk
- Ab Salute Gym 1108m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1168m · 15 min walk
- YMCA 1200m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- COVID Vaccination Centre 764m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1784m · 22 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1786m · 22 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1824m · 23 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1839m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- ARU Library 967m · 12 min walk
- Chelmsford Central Library 1418m · 18 min walk
- North Melbourne library 1549m · 19 min walk
- Broomfield library 1932m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground 885m · 11 min walk
- Andrews Park 923m · 12 min walk
- Admirals Park 994m · 12 min walk
- Frank Whitmore Green 1343m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Kings Road Primary School 362m · 4 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 392m · 5 min walk
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls 474m · 6 min walk
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 621m · 8 min walk
- Maltese Road Primary School 639m · 8 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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