East of England

Chelmsford Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Chelmsford. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£397,174

Market Conditions

Balanced Market

Avg. Days to Sell

217 days

1-Year Growth

+6.8%

Local Agents

112

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Chelmsford (CM area) based on Land Registry data.

+11.0% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+6.8%

3 Years

+0.0%

5 Years

+8.4%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Chelmsford.

Currently For Sale

493

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

7.1

Plentiful stock — buyers have choices

Monthly Turnover

14%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Chelmsford.

Crime Rating

Low crime

119 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders: 37%
Vehicles per household: 1.8
Deprivation index: 14th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences42%

Shoplifting10%

Public order8%

Anti-social behaviour7%

Criminal damage and arson7%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Chelmsford, based on Census data.

Detached51.5%

Semi-detached30.8%

Terraced10.5%

Purpose-built flat4.6%

Mobile/temporary1.1%

Converted flat0.8%

Commercial building flat0.8%

Local Agents

112 agents covering Chelmsford and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 112 agents sorted by distance

Agency	Postcode	Distance
Strutt & Parker, Chelmsford	CM1 2QF	0.4 mi
Strutt & Parker, Covering East Anglia New Homes	CM1 2QF	0.4 mi
haart, Chelmsford	CM1 1LW	0.6 mi
Kiln and Lodge Estates, Chelmsford	CM1 1HT	0.6 mi
Adrians, Chelmsford	CM1 1UP	0.7 mi
Charles David Casson, Chelmsford	CM1 1NY	0.7 mi
Fenn Wright, Chelmsford	CM1 1HL	0.7 mi
Fine & Country, Mid & South Essex	CM1 1NY	0.7 mi
HOME, Chelmsford	CM1 1HL	0.7 mi
Independent Property Services, Chelmsford	CM1 1HL	0.7 mi
Leonard Gray Estate Agents & Solicitors, Chelmsford	CM1 1JY	0.7 mi
Martin & Co, Chelmsford	CM1 1AF	0.7 mi
Savills New Homes, Chelmsford	CM1 1BT	0.7 mi
Savills Rural Sales, Chelmsford	CM1 1BT	0.7 mi
William H. Brown, Chelmsford	CM1 1HL	0.7 mi
Abbotts, Chelmsford	CM1 1EH	0.8 mi
Balgores, Chelmsford	CM1 1EH	0.8 mi
Connells, Chelmsford	CM1 1EH	0.8 mi
Essex Prime Residential, Chelmsford	CM1 2QE	0.8 mi
Bond Residential, Chelmsford	CM2 0PD	0.9 mi

Strutt & Parker, Chelmsford

CM1 2QF

0.4 mi

Strutt & Parker, Covering East Anglia New Homes

CM1 2QF

0.4 mi

haart, Chelmsford

CM1 1LW

0.6 mi

Kiln and Lodge Estates, Chelmsford

CM1 1HT

0.6 mi

Adrians, Chelmsford

CM1 1UP

0.7 mi

Charles David Casson, Chelmsford

CM1 1NY

0.7 mi

Fenn Wright, Chelmsford

CM1 1HL

0.7 mi

Fine & Country, Mid & South Essex

CM1 1NY

0.7 mi

HOME, Chelmsford

CM1 1HL

0.7 mi

Independent Property Services, Chelmsford

CM1 1HL

0.7 mi

Leonard Gray Estate Agents & Solicitors, Chelmsford

CM1 1JY

0.7 mi

Martin & Co, Chelmsford

CM1 1AF

0.7 mi

Savills New Homes, Chelmsford

CM1 1BT

0.7 mi

Savills Rural Sales, Chelmsford

CM1 1BT

0.7 mi

William H. Brown, Chelmsford

CM1 1HL

0.7 mi

Abbotts, Chelmsford

CM1 1EH

0.8 mi

Balgores, Chelmsford

CM1 1EH

0.8 mi

Connells, Chelmsford

CM1 1EH

0.8 mi

Essex Prime Residential, Chelmsford

CM1 2QE

0.8 mi

Bond Residential, Chelmsford

CM2 0PD

0.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Chelmsford?

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Is Chelmsford a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?

Chelmsford is currently rated as a balanced market. Properties take an average of 217 days to sell. There are 493 properties currently listed for sale.

How have house prices changed in Chelmsford?

Over the past year, average prices in Chelmsford have changed by +6.8%. Over five years, the change is +8.4%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.

How long does it take to sell a house in Chelmsford?

Properties in Chelmsford currently take an average of 217 days to sell. There are 7.1 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.

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Chelmsford at a Glance

Postcode area: CM
Region: East of England
Avg. house price: £397,174
Days to sell: 217
1yr growth: +6.8%
5yr growth: +8.4%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.