Raphael Drive
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 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. But environment limits appeal.
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 (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Raphael Drive 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 238m away. The median property price is £325,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 399m 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 10% 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
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 Raphael Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Springfield Cricket Club 1632m · 20 min walk
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 1707m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 1135m · 14 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1144m · 14 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1544m · 19 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1566m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Springfield library 531m · 7 min walk
- Chelmsford library 1387m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Boleyn Gardens 150m · 2 min walk
- The Chase 1048m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 400m · 5 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 559m · 7 min walk
- The Beaulieu Park School 639m · 8 min walk
- The Boswells School 1048m · 13 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1208m · 15 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.