Poppy Green
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (42) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (42) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £212,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (42) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Poppy Green is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (44 incidents in 12 months). 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 258m away. The median property price is £212,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 435m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 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 Poppy Green, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Springfield Cricket Club 1202m · 15 min walk
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 1234m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 596m · 7 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1284m · 16 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1330m · 17 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1437m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Springfield library 556m · 7 min walk
- Chelmsford library 877m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wild Meadow 584m · 7 min walk
- Boleyn Gardens 683m · 8 min walk
- Hunters Way Play Area 736m · 9 min walk
- Hogarth Court 763m · 10 min walk
- Coronation Park 1205m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 436m · 6 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 900m · 11 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Barnes Farm Primary School 1149m · 14 min walk
- The Beaulieu Park School 1248m · 16 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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