What’s happening in the Chelmsford market?

Sales numbers and house prices in Chelmsford

By property type

Detached

Semi-detached

Terraced

Flat/Apartment

Number of sales last 12 months

377

477

427

397

Average price achieved last 12 months

£607,152

£429,849

£344,640

£208,835

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-1.4%

15.7%

42.1%

-1.6%

15.7%

47.5%

0.3%

14.1%

47.5%

-1.6%

-2.4%

29%

Resident profile

Who lives here?

One person

28%

Couple

17%

Family

38%

Sharer

16%

Renting in Chelmsford

% of households
in the PRS*

16%

*Private rented sector

Average age
of renters

years

How much do
flats rent for?

£1,212

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,524

per month

Rent price change

1.9%

36.2%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis