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

429

524

421

400

Average price achieved last 12 months

£609,542

£428,494

£350,585

£205,729

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

0.2%

14.4%

41.5%

-2.2%

15.1%

44.6%

1.4%

15.9%

45.8%

-6.4%

-3.1%

26.2%

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?

£1,220

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,600

per month

Rent price change

3.1%

39%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis