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House prices in Chelmsford
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
The average property in Chelmsford is worth £375,996, up 0.5% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to March 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £676,941.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Chelmsford
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £676,941 ▲ +1.2%
- Semi-detached £420,716 ▲ +2.2%
- Terraced £337,597 ▲ +1.1%
- Flat £207,509 ▼ -3.3%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3 CUNARD SQUARE, CM1 1AU | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 ELM ROAD, CM2 0JL | £420,000 |
| Apr 2026 | NEW AUSTRAL HOUSE BURNHAM ROAD, CM3 6DP | £615,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 203 MEADGATE AVENUE, CM2 7NJ | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 EGLINTON DRIVE, CM2 6WT | £476,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 WICKFIELD ASH, CM1 4UT | £405,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 TROTWOOD CLOSE, CM1 4UZ | £460,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 108 BODMIN ROAD, CM1 6LL | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 INGELRICA AVENUE, CM3 2RW | £525,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BIRCHES WALTHAM ROAD, CM3 3AX | £461,500 |
Affordability
A typical home in Chelmsford costs 8.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Chelmsford ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 64,384 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Chelmsford.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 51.3%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £808
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Chelmsford?
- The average house price in Chelmsford is £375,996, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Chelmsford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Chelmsford have risen +0.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Chelmsford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Chelmsford:
- detached homes: £676,941
- semi-detached homes: £420,716
- terraced homes: £337,597
- flats: £207,509
- Is Chelmsford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Chelmsford costs 8.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Chelmsford ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in Chelmsford?
- Moving home in Chelmsford typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.