Sunrise Avenue
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£345,000) 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
Sunrise Avenue is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (40 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 90m away. The median property price is £345,000. Based on 73 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 220m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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
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 Sunrise Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Old Factory 1196m · 15 min walk
- Ab Salute Gym 1304m · 16 min walk
- Hot Yoga 1330m · 17 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1460m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- COVID Vaccination Centre 770m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Hospital 1599m · 20 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1858m · 23 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1928m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- ARU Library 1139m · 14 min walk
- North Melbourne library 1430m · 18 min walk
- Broomfield library 1621m · 20 min walk
- Chelmsford Central Library 1696m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brownings Avenue Play Area 285m · 4 min walk
- Andrews Park 653m · 8 min walk
- Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground 711m · 9 min walk
- Springfield Hall Park (North) 953m · 12 min walk
- Admirals Park 1293m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 221m · 3 min walk
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 315m · 4 min walk
- Kings Road Primary School 629m · 8 min walk
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls 713m · 9 min walk
- Maltese Road Primary School 956m · 12 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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