Woodroffe Close
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 (£296,250) 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
Woodroffe Close is located in Chelmsford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (71 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 184m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £296,250, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 266m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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: stable
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 Woodroffe Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Chelmsford Rugby Club 862m · 11 min walk
- Springfield Cricket Club 1016m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin Sense GP Clinic 1175m · 15 min walk
- Springfield Green Clinic 1483m · 18 min walk
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford 1552m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chelmsford library 848m · 11 min walk
- Springfield library 1758m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brook End Gardens 240m · 3 min walk
- Chelmer Village Green 324m · 4 min walk
- Chancellor Park Sports Area 703m · 9 min walk
- Coronation Park 946m · 12 min walk
- Meadgate Fields Open Space 1561m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 267m · 3 min walk
- Barnes Farm Primary School 330m · 4 min walk
- The Tyrrells School 1571m · 20 min walk
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1753m · 22 min walk
- The Boswells School 1857m · 23 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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