Warwick Square
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£319,710) 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
Warwick Square is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 242 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. 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 145m away. The median property price is £319,710, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 297m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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 6 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 Warwick Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hot Yoga 807m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1038m · 13 min walk
- Virgin Active 1422m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- COVID Vaccination Centre 765m · 10 min walk
- Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1628m · 20 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1900m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- ARU Library 1264m · 16 min walk
- Chelmsford Central Library 1323m · 16 min walk
- North Melbourne library 1589m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Admirals Park 394m · 5 min walk
- Tower Gardens 405m · 5 min walk
- West Park 638m · 8 min walk
- Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) 793m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Kings Road Primary School 297m · 4 min walk
- Maltese Road Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- Tanglewood Nursery School 788m · 10 min walk
- Parkwood Academy 788m · 10 min walk
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 865m · 11 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.