Springfield Park Avenue
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £321,250, 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: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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), 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 (£321,250) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Springfield Park Avenue 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 111m away. The median property price is £321,250, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 373m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: 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 Springfield Park Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 877m · 11 min walk
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 905m · 11 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 927m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 682m · 8 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1086m · 14 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1104m · 14 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1310m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chelmsford library 1269m · 16 min walk
- Chelmsford Central Library 1334m · 17 min walk
- ARU Library 1350m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Park 922m · 12 min walk
- Chelmer Village Green 1094m · 14 min walk
- Meadgate Fields Open Space 1308m · 16 min walk
- Chelmer Valley Riverside LNR 1393m · 17 min walk
- Springfield Hall Park 1510m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Trinity Road Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 991m · 12 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1422m · 18 min walk
- The Boswells School 1726m · 22 min walk
- Perryfields Infant School 1817m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Goldlay Avenue — Chelmsford53
- Sandford Road — Chelmsford53
- Springfield Park Road — Chelmsford53
- Parkinson Drive — Chelmsford53
- Rookes Crescent — Chelmsford53
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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