Rookery Mead
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (6/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (6/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rookery Mead is located in Chelmsford, near South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is an ATM at 68m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station) is 189m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 454m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rookery Mead, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Saltcoats Park 1192m · 15 min walk
- Compass Gardens 1203m · 15 min walk
- Marsh Farm Country Park 1531m · 19 min walk
- Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park 1703m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- Elmwood Primary School 455m · 6 min walk
- Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 834m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF 834m · 10 min walk
- Collingwood Primary School 1202m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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