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

373

422

384

Average price achieved last 12 months

£620,991

£437,437

£359,217

£213,192

Average price change per square foot

1 year

5 years

10 years

1.2%

15.1%

35.5%

2.9%

11.8%

36.6%

2.1%

14.9%

35%

-4.1%

-4.6%

11.5%

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?

£1,283

per month

How much do
houses rent for?

£1,479

per month

Rent price change

-2.9%

28.5%

Price change calculated on a rent per square foot basis