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

397

457

419

393

Average price achieved last 12 months

£608,158

£427,426

£359,042

£203,199

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

1.2%

12%

28.8%

3.3%

10.9%

30.3%

0.1%

11.8%

28.8%

-3.1%

-8%

0.2%

Resident profile

Who lives here?

One person

29%

Couple

17%

Family

38%

Sharer

15%

Renting in Chelmsford

% of households
in the PRS*

17%

*Private rented sector

Average age
of renters

years

How much do
flats rent for?

£1,345

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,508

per month

Rent price change

-2.1%

31.8%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis