Larch Grove
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £392,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £392,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Larch Grove is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (25 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 192m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £392,500, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 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 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Larch Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Grove Lawn Tennis Club 902m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Children's Centre Moulsham Grange 1426m · 18 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1634m · 20 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1839m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Baddow library 1584m · 20 min walk
- Galleywood library 1918m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Oaklands Park 1144m · 14 min walk
- Chelmer Park 1453m · 18 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1573m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 539m · 7 min walk
- Moulsham High School 557m · 7 min walk
- Moulsham Infant School 630m · 8 min walk
- Moulsham Junior School 630m · 8 min walk
- Great Baddow High School 636m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sandpiper Walk — Chelmsford58
- Hawthorn Close — Chelmsford58
- Whitethorn Gardens — Chelmsford58
- Cypress Drive — Chelmsford58
- Havisham Way — Chelmsford58
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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