Rothesay Avenue
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £535,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 52% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£535,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rothesay Avenue is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (53 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 237m away. The median property price is £535,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
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 Rothesay Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Grove Lawn Tennis Club 341m · 4 min walk
- Virgin Active 767m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Children's Centre Moulsham Grange 440m · 6 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 836m · 10 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1426m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford Central Library 1159m · 14 min walk
- ARU Library 1958m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oaklands Park 202m · 2 min walk
- Pearce Manor Park 392m · 5 min walk
- Marconi Ponds Nature Reserve 705m · 9 min walk
- Central Park 936m · 12 min walk
- Sky Blue Pasture 961m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Moulsham Infant School 601m · 8 min walk
- Moulsham Junior School 601m · 8 min walk
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 646m · 8 min walk
- Moulsham High School 796m · 10 min walk
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 1711m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Braemar Avenue — Chelmsford61
- Finchley Avenue — Chelmsford59
- Forefield Green — Chelmsford60
- Fourth Avenue — Chelmsford60
- Elm Road — Chelmsford58
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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