Where to Find the Best Houses for Sale in Chelmsford

But where can you find the best houses in this up-and-coming location? That's what we cover in this guide. We look at Chelmsford's various neighbourhoods and which is best for every type of buyer.

Chelmsford's primary neighbourhoods

Chelmsford is divided into various neighbourhoods, each of which has a different character.

Beaulieu Park

Beaulieu Park is a massive modern development in the northeast of Chelmsford, close to the Boreham Interchange. The development began over ten years ago and offers an array of modern housing options, from traditional four-bedroom family homes to modern apartment units that overlook the Essex Regiment Way. It's perfect for individuals and families looking for new homes.

Springfield

Springfield is a traditionally popular residential area in the north of Chelmsford, close to Beaulieu Park. It connects to Chelmsford city centre via the Chelmer Valley Road and offers a combination of mid-century, 1980s and 1990s properties. It's useful for families that want easy access to the town centre.

Moulsham

Moulsham is a residential area just to the southwest of Chelmsford city centre. It's ideal for people who want to live in close proximity to the middle of town and who don't mind living in Victorian housing stock.

Great Baddow

Great Baddow was once a village separate from the rest of Chelmsford, but it has since grown into a sprawling residential area. It offers a combination of 1970s and 1980s apartments and terrace flats closer to the city centre, and more luxury housing further from the city centre in the suburbs. It's ideal for families who still want to be close to Chelmsford City Centre.

Writtle

Writtle follows a similar pattern; formerly a village, it has since become a suburb of Chelmsford. It has retained a lot of its traditional character and offers a combination of modern new-builds, council estate housing, and traditional Victorian and Edwardian properties. It's best suited for families and first-time buyers.

What's driving demand in Chelmsford currently

Demand is currently high in Chelmsford because of its proximity to London and the effect that the Beaulieu Park development and station has had on the town. The two-way traffic between London and Chelmsford is now significant, with the city having two railway stations instead of just one.

There's also demand from the fact that Chelmsford has some of the best educational options in the region. Opportunities are dominated by King Edward VI Grammar School and the Girls' High School, both located on Broomfield Road. However, there are also other well-regarded educational institutions in the town, including the Moulsham High School and Anglia Ruskin University.

Finally, strong rental yields are increasing demand for properties in Chelmsford. Rents in Chelmsford grew by more than 8.7% recently, which is higher than the East of England average, estimated at around 4.9%.

Practical next steps for buyers

If you're looking for houses for sale in Chelmsford, get in touch with the team at Balgores Property Group. Talk to our Chelmsford team at 01245 492 424 or find us at 2 Tindal Square, Chelmsford.