Willoughby Drive
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (55), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (55), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£510,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £510,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Willoughby Drive is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 224 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £510,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Willoughby Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 822m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 955m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1529m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Springfield Green Clinic 1359m · 17 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1410m · 18 min walk
- Chelmsford Osteopathic Practice 1412m · 18 min walk
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 1862m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford library 1100m · 14 min walk
- Great Baddow library 1846m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chelmer Village Green 535m · 7 min walk
- Coronation Park 901m · 11 min walk
- Meadgate Fields Open Space 962m · 12 min walk
- Brook End Gardens 982m · 12 min walk
- Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place 1638m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 1051m · 13 min walk
- Trinity Road Primary School 1101m · 14 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1607m · 20 min walk
- Woodcroft Nursery School 1953m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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