Ruskin Road
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £335,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 (£335,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ruskin Road is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 108 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 66% 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 319m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £335,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Ruskin Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1055m · 13 min walk
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 1069m · 13 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 1111m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 741m · 9 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1300m · 16 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1307m · 16 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1320m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chelmsford Central Library 1391m · 17 min walk
- Chelmsford library 1432m · 18 min walk
- ARU Library 1512m · 19 min walk
- Great Baddow library 1890m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Park 1098m · 14 min walk
- Meadgate Fields Open Space 1124m · 14 min walk
- Chelmer Village Green 1156m · 14 min walk
- Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place 1550m · 19 min walk
- Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR 1585m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Trinity Road Primary School 508m · 6 min walk
- The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 1113m · 14 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1633m · 20 min walk
- Woodcroft Nursery School 1737m · 22 min walk
- Larkrise Primary School 1737m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bullen Walk — Chelmsford50
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.
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