Parker Road
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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%
Price (£314,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Parker Road is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (42 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 227m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £314,000, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 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 459m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Parker Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 422m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 514m · 6 min walk
- F45 Training 612m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 421m · 5 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 666m · 8 min walk
- The Children's Centre Moulsham Grange 1253m · 16 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1951m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford Central Library 759m · 10 min walk
- ARU Library 1432m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Frank Whitmore Green 896m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 460m · 6 min walk
- Moulsham Infant School 903m · 11 min walk
- Moulsham Junior School 903m · 11 min walk
- The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 966m · 12 min walk
- Moulsham High School 1178m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lynton Drive — Chelmsford52
- The Leys — Chelmsford51
- Old School Field — Chelmsford51
- Rolands Close — Chelmsford52
- St Augustine's Way — Chelmsford52
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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