Rutherfords
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£305,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Rutherfords is located in Chelmsford, near Broomfield, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 478 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 337 violent offences were recorded (71% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 62m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £305,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 424m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Rutherfords, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Falcon Bowling Club 1384m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Broomfield Hospital 1053m · 13 min walk
- The Crystal Centre 1209m · 15 min walk
- The Christopher Unit 1342m · 17 min walk
- The Linden Centre 1348m · 17 min walk
- Edward House 1399m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Broomfield library 521m · 6 min walk
- Warner Library 1046m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brooklands Park 407m · 5 min walk
- Andrews Park 1658m · 21 min walk
- Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground 1852m · 23 min walk
- Springfield Hall Park (North) 1898m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Broomfield Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- Chelmer Valley High School 602m · 8 min walk
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 1798m · 22 min walk
- The Beaulieu Park School 1913m · 24 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.
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