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What's it like to live in Chelmsford?

An overview of Chelmsford around CM1 1GHschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

ChelmsfordBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

40/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Chelmsford scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Schools

79/ 100

Excellent

Environment

46/ 100

Moderate

Health

35/ 100

Moderate

What's around Chelmsford

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good10
  • Closest: The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford · Primary · Ofsted Good

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Beauchamp House
  • Dentists3nearest Down Town Dental Clinic
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest Chelmsford & Essex Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops1nearest Careers Office · 370 m
  • Train stations1nearest Hatfield Peverel · 6.0 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited · 60 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Platter
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Garrison Tavern · 100 m
  • Parks & green spaces3nearest Central Park · 260 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Barclays Branch Chelmsford · 100 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Chelmsford in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Moulsham and Central
Council
Chelmsford
MP
Marie Goldman
Listed buildings within 500 m
68

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around CM1 1GH. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.