Sheppard Drive
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £310,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
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 (£310,000) 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
Sheppard Drive is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (54 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 131m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £310,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 230m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Sheppard Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 811m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 926m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 760m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1340m · 17 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1410m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford library 616m · 8 min walk
- Springfield library 1389m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brook End Gardens 520m · 6 min walk
- Chelmer Village Green 582m · 7 min walk
- Chancellor Park Sports Area 615m · 8 min walk
- Coronation Park 868m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 230m · 3 min walk
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 443m · 6 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1335m · 17 min walk
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1363m · 17 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 1786m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- School Lane — Chelmsford54
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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