East of England · England
Living in Chelmsford
Essex’s county city, a fast-growing commuter hub with quick trains to London and countryside all around.
Population around 120,000
What Chelmsford is like
Chelmsford is a favourite for London leavers, with new riverside apartments, family suburbs and a lively centre. Fast trains and good schools drive strong demand.
Education
Anglia Ruskin University has a major campus in the city.
Anglia Ruskin University
Getting around
Direct trains to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes.
Jobs & economy
Financial services, insurance, engineering and a large commuter base.
The property market
The average home in Chelmsford sold for £381,136 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Fast commute to London
- Popular with London leavers
- Good schools and shopping
- Essex countryside nearby