Marston Beck
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £425,000, 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
Marston Beck is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (71 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 138m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £425,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 444m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Property Market
Detached | 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 Marston Beck, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 1125m · 14 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 1286m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 1500m · 19 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1758m · 22 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1824m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brook End Gardens 341m · 4 min walk
- Chelmer Village Green 518m · 6 min walk
- Chancellor Park Sports Area 858m · 11 min walk
- Coronation Park 1215m · 15 min walk
- Meadgate Fields Open Space 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 444m · 6 min walk
- Barnes Farm Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- Trinity Road Primary School 1820m · 23 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1887m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elm Green Lane — Chelmsford51
- Menish Way — Chelmsford51
- Beaumont Park — Chelmsford51
- Stuart Close — Chelmsford51
- Dovedale Close — Chelmsford51
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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