Is Ramshaw Drive in Chelmsford safe?

Ramshaw Drive scores 40/100 for safety — crime rates are above average for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Ramshaw Drive?

The median property price on Ramshaw Drive is £190,000, based on 79 HM Land Registry transactions.

Ramshaw Drive

Chelmsford, Essex, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by safety (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Fair

Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (40) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 44% in ChelmsfordTop 33% nationally

High confidence Based on 79 transactions, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Ramshaw Drive is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 224 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 96m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £190,000. Based on 79 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (55)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£190,000

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2026)

-1.8%

5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

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 Ramshaw Drive, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Chelmsford Rugby Club 427m · 5 min walk
Springfield Cricket Club 571m · 7 min walk
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1353m · 17 min walk

hospitals (4)

Springfield Green Clinic 1009m · 13 min walk
Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1067m · 13 min walk
Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1402m · 18 min walk
Skin Sense GP Clinic 1550m · 19 min walk

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libraries (3)

Chelmsford library 707m · 9 min walk
Springfield library 1660m · 21 min walk
ARU Library 1823m · 23 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Chelmer Village Green 355m · 4 min walk
Coronation Park 510m · 6 min walk
Brook End Gardens 912m · 11 min walk
Meadgate Fields Open Space 1361m · 17 min walk
Hogarth Court 1804m · 22 min walk

schools (5)

Barnes Farm Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 945m · 12 min walk
Trinity Road Primary School 1055m · 13 min walk
The Tyrrells School 1225m · 15 min walk
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1719m · 22 min walk

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Transport Links

Ramshaw Drive bus_stop96m

Samuel Manor bus_stop195m

Cusak Road bus_stop210m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

View all data sources

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.

Data updated: 10 July 2026