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

363

445

408

382

Average price achieved last 12 months

£596,868

£418,735

£343,544

£202,379

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

-2.8%

15.9%

44.6%

-1.6%

16.9%

52.4%

-2.5%

14.3%

51.6%

-4.5%

-4.9%

28.4%

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?

£1,193

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,505

per month

Rent price change

2.9%

34.8%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis