Chelmsford Rural West
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Chelmsford Rural West in Chelmsford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Chelmsford Rural West a good place to live?
Chelmsford Rural West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Chelmsford below.
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Chelmsford Rural West at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Chelmsford Rural West
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.07 per 1,000 people
Percentile
79th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Chelmsford Rural West
House prices
Average sold price
£589,634
Percentile
93rd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Chelmsford Rural West
Flood risk in Chelmsford Rural West
Transport in Chelmsford Rural West
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Chelmsford Rural West a good place to live?
Chelmsford Rural West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Chelmsford Rural West safe?
Chelmsford Rural West ranks in the 79th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Chelmsford Rural West?
The average sold price is £589,634, with house prices in the 93rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Chelmsford Rural West?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Chelmsford Rural West?
Nearby public profiles include Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon in Chelmsford and Broomfield and The Walthams in Chelmsford.
