Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Chelmsford has seen substantial activity over five years with over 16,000 sales recorded. The market is characterised by significant price volatility, with the five-year average standing at £468,022, though recent months show considerably lower prices at £281,250.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at £636,714, roughly 2.8 times the cost of flats, which average £231,559. Semi-detached properties fall between terraced and detached homes, priced at £427,713, making them the second-most purchased type after detached homes.
Price Trends Over Time — Prices declined sharply by 39.6% over the five-year period, dropping from £465,426 in 2021 to £281,250 in the most recent data. The intervening years showed relative stability around £450,000–£486,000 before the recent pronounced fall.
What Stands Out — The recent price collapse to £281,250 represents a dramatic departure from the historical five-year trend, suggesting significant market disruption. Transaction volumes remain substantial across all property types, with detached homes dominating sales despite their premium positioning.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 223 | £543,895 |
| Wharf Road | 171 | £353,587 |
| Victoria Road | 139 | £518,573 |
| Springfield Road | 138 | £576,136 |
| Baddow Road | 126 | £345,457 |
| Rainsford Road | 114 | £315,914 |
| Broomfield Road | 113 | £283,471 |
| The Street | 107 | £511,214 |
| Church Street | 103 | £304,859 |
| Upper Bridge Road | 81 | £338,018 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 108 Beeleigh Link | CM2 6RG | £625,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 52 Churchill Rise | CM1 6FD | £200,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 84 Littlecroft | CM3 5GQ | £190,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 121 Gandalfs Ride | CM3 5WS | £295,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 18 Gold Berry Mead | CM3 5WT | £237,500 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 27 Oxford Court | CM2 6AX | £140,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 1 Kingsford Drive | CM2 6YR | £375,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 91 Burnell Gate | CM1 6ED | £240,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 1 Fordson Road | CM2 5PJ | £365,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 133 Shimbrooks | CM3 1SG | £225,000 | Flat |
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Prices in Chelmsford have decreased by 40% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £468,022 and the median is £385,000.
The mean average property price in Chelmsford is £468,022 based on 16,256 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £385,000.
The most expensive property type in Chelmsford is detached homes, averaging £636,714. The most affordable is flats, averaging £231,559. There have been 16,256 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 16,256 property sales recorded in Chelmsford over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Main Road with 223 sales.
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